Kantara fame Rishab Shetty has landed himself in hot water with his recent remark on Bollywood. Well, the users of social media were quick to pull out a misogynistic scene from his film. Take a look here! New Delhi: Kannada actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty, best known for his 2022 hit Kantara, has found himself in hot water after making critical remarks about Bollywood’s portrayal of India.
While promoting his upcoming Kannada film Laughing Buddha, the actor expressed frustration with how Bollywood films represent the country at international film festivals. His comments, however, have ignited a storm of controversy online. Rishab Shetty’s remark on Bollywood showing India in a bad light In an interview with MetroSaga, Rishab Shetty, who recently bagged the Best Actor National Film Award for his role in Kantara, shared his thoughts on Bollywood’s influence abroad.
Speaking in Kannada, he remarked, “Indian films, especially Bollywood, show India in a bad light. These art films are invited to global events and given a red carpet. My nation, my state, my language—my pride.
Why not take it on a positive note globally, and that’s what I try to do.” Well, the Kannada actor’s statement quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions from netizens. Critics were quick to point out what they saw as hypocrisy in his comments, especially in light of certain scenes in Kantara.
One particular scene, where Rishab’s character pinches a woman’s waist without her consent, has.