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Vidya Balan: There are enough Kabir Singhs in the world
Updated On: 14 February, 2020 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Vidya Balan has come out in support of Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Kabir Singh and spoken how the film does not glorify the central character.
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Actress Vidya Balan has come out in support of the film Kabir Singh against criticism that the 2019 blockbuster glorifies a misogynistic hero and misogyny. Although she says she wouldn't play the female protagonist in the film, she would definitely watch such a film because it represents a harsh reality. She adds that she is mature enough to understand there are two sides to every story.
"Sometimes I watch films even if they are not keeping it to my beliefs. Over the years, I have matured as a person. Previously it used be all black or white for me but today, I understand. I will give you an example of the film Kabir Singh. There was a huge uproar when Kabir Singh released and people questioned how could the film glorify a character as Kabir Singh, who is absolutely disrespectful and violent towards women. Previously, I would have had the same reaction, but today I feel that the film is not necessarily glorifying it. It's about telling the story of a Kabir Singh and there are enough Kabir Singhs in the world, especially in our country. So, I am okay with that. I can make choice not to be a Kabir Singh. As a person, that choice would be mine. But will I go to the theatre and watch 'Kabir Singh'? Of course, I will. So, I think I have kind of matured," said Vidya, while interacting with students at her alma mater, St. Xavier's College, during a conversation titled Arts Meets Academia.
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