Redditors lambasted Rishab Shetty, who directed the hit 2022 movie Kantara , for criticizing Bollywood. Shetty said that Bollywood presents Indian cinema globally in a negative light. Shetty, in a new interview with MetroSaga, said he believes in presenting his “nation, state, and language” in a positive light, something the Hindi Film Industry doesn’t do.
In the clip, which went viral on Reddit’s r/BollyBlindsNGossip, Shetty, in Kannada, says, “Indian films, particularly Bollywood, often portray India negatively. These so-called art films get showcased at international events and receive special attention. For me, my nation, my state, and my language are sources of pride.
I believe in presenting them in a positive light to the world, and that’s exactly what I strive to do.” RISHAB SHETTY: Indian films, especially Bollywood shows India in a Bad light, touted as art films, getting invited to global event, red carpets. My nation, My state, My language-MY PRIDE, why not take it on a +ve note globally & that's what I try to do.
pic.twitter.com/qR2NQkDe6J — Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) August 20, 2024 A Redditor shared the aforementioned clip with the caption, “Rishab Shetty: Indian films, especially Bollywood, shows India in a bad light.
” Soon, many slammed Shetty for his comments. One user, on X, shared a clip from Shetty’s Kantara in which his character pinched co-star Sapthami Gowda’s waist. Reacting to it, a person said, “Also, another scene where he was peeking when she was bathing.
It was really uncomfortable to watch; no doubt the movie was great, but sexual harassment is too normalised in Indian cinema.” RISHABH SHETTY - Indian films, especially Bollywood shows India in a Bad light ! Meanwhile Rishabh Shetty in his own film- pic.twitter.
com/l1TgmCh2CU https://t.co/GFlRCWkyDX — JayK The Last (@Jordankumarr) August 20, 2024 On Reddit, one user reacted to the scene from Kantara and wrote, “Never-ending navel fetish,” while another said, “Back when I was a child, I realized that there was something wrong with South Indian songs. Later, I realized it was the navel.
They sexualize it a lot.” One more user added, “I still don’t get how Kantara was declared as a masterpiece back in 2022. It has a very flat screenplay almost throughout the entirety of the film and only picks up in the last 30 minutes when the twists are revealed and during the final act.
” Another person said, “This guy made one hit movie and is now thinking he’s some Steven Spielberg. Kantara is an overhyped movie with little to no rewatch value and got lucky with the anti Bollywood wave that opened up avenues for regional cinema.” Another commented, “When will these South Indian actors stop playing and pinching womens’ waist/stomach? It’s so uncomfortable to watch,” while another said, “Real hypocrisy lies there; it’s easier to jump on the Bollywood hate train, but these people need to seriously introspect their own film industries.
” See Also: Rishab Shetty Did Not Take A Dig At Rashmika Mandanna; User Apologizes For Misconstruing Kantara Director's Words.
