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We were yet to digest the bizarre statement of choreographer Saroj Khan on the casting couch when Ranbir Kapoor just evoked laughter with his comment on the issue. During the teaser launch of his upcoming film Sanju, based on Sanjay Dutt’s life, the actor was asked about his views on the casting couch.
When a journalist asked Ranbir to comment on Saroj Khan’s statement he quipped, “I have never faced it. If it’s there, it’s the worst kind.” His comment cracked up director Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani who were present at the press conference.
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Undoubtedly, this reaction on a sensitive issue got the netizens furious and they called out Ranbir Kapoor in a thread of tweets. Here are the tweets.
Is it a joke?
— Bhargavi Bajpai (@BajpaiBhargavi) April 24, 2018
#RanbirKapoor the next thing he will say he never faced #Nepotism in bollywood. Born with sliver spoon in his mouth, so easy for people like him to laugh away such serious issues. #SanjuTeaser #castingcouch #CastingCouchTruth
— Nehamika (@brutemodeoff) April 24, 2018
ok, Ranbir pic.twitter.com/gLMwN80tO8
— Meera🌻 (@_meeranair) April 24, 2018
Look at the reaction, it like are joking.Its serious issue and where the hell are those placard and when are they going to start their protest.
— Anoop Kumar (@anoop7283) April 24, 2018
Vidhu Vinod is beaming with joy as if #CastingCouch is a matter of pride for bollywood.
— Rohin Makkar (@Rohino) April 24, 2018
— José Covaco (@HoeZaay) April 24, 2018
At a press conference on Monday, Saroj Khan said casting couch had been there for ages, and that it provided people livelihood in exchange for it. She even said Bollywood doesn’t abandon (girls) after raping them.
After facing a backlash for such a bizarre justification, the three-time National award-winning choreographer apologised.
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Meanwhile, the makers of Sanjay Dutt biopic released the first teaser today. Written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film looks promising. In addition to Ranbir Kapoor, the film features Anushka Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jim Sarbh, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal and Dia Mirza.
Bankrolled by Vinod Chopra Films and Rajkumar Hirani Films, the Dutt biopic is to be released on 29 June 2018.
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