5 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams defenders of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, calls out film’s ‘toxic masculine acts’

Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed fans of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, after she was attacked online by defenders of the film, which she had criticised for being regressive in its treatment of women. A woman singing lustily & celebrating her own sexuality isn’t likely to cause violence & isn’t the same thing as a man grabbing a woman without her consent, kissing her apart from several other such toxic masculine acts.” Sona in her original tweet had declared, “Does the actor have no responsibility for choosing to play a part in a narrative that can set us back as a society? I start some shows with poetry written by the brilliant Bhikhari Thakur.” Despite harsh reviews, which criticised Kabir Singh’s celebration of toxic masculinity and its poor treatment of women, the film has been a box office success, just like Arjun Reddy was back in 2017. The Hindustan Times review, awarding the film one-and-a-half stars out of five, noted that “Kabir Singh applauds its pathetic protagonist, and ends up an obnoxious celebration of toxic masculinity.” Kabir Singh has made close to Rs 70 crore in its opening weekend, the highest in Shahid Kapoor’s career.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shahid Kapoor Talks About Portraying Kabir Singh 'Authentically', Says 'Girls Fall In Love With Guys Like That'

ABP News

New Delhi: One of Shahid Kapoor's most iconic performances was playing the complex and flawed character of ‘Kabir Singh’. Shahid Kapoor Reflects on Kabir Singh’s Controversial Character Talking to Faye D'Souza, Shahid admitted that many of Kabir Singh's deeds were "unacceptable," but he stood by the film's portrayal of the real-life character. When questioned whether films can change people's attitudes …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Adil Hussain Dismisses Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Claim About Kabir Singh Boosting His Fame: 'Is He More Popular...'

News 18

Actor Adil Hussain, known for his supporting role in the controversial film ‘Kabir Singh’, recently defended his decision to criticize the movie while clarifying that his criticism was not directed at the film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga. In an interview with India Today NE, Hussain responded to Vanga’s claim that his small role in ‘Kabir Singh’ brought him more fame …

2 years, 4 months ago

Was Shahid Kapoor's Ishq Vishk Just Kabir Singh 'in the Making'? Twitter Thinks So

News 18

That Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh is problematic is common knowledge but now, a Twitter user has pointed out another instance of a Shahid Kapoor character that exhibited similarly disturbing traits. While Ishq Vishq, also starring Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasury among others, pretty much sealed in Shahid Kapoor’s image as a “chocolate boy” back then, the cutesy romance story shifts …

2 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra draws Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's attention to sexism in IIT Bombay

India TV News

Playback singer Sona Mohapatra, who has crooned hit numbers such as 'Bedardi Raja', 'Ambarsariya' and 'Rangabati', has addressed a lengthy tweet to Parag Agrawal, CEO of the microblogging site, slamming the practice of not inviting women as headliners for cultural events at his alma mater IIT Bombay. In her tweet, Sona wrote, "Dear @paraga, Ur alma-mater has for decades, mostly …

4 years, 3 months ago

Sona Mohapatra Has 10 Points on How to Really Smash the Patriarchy in Bollywood, We Agree

News 18

A lot has been said in recent times about “smashing the patriarchy” in Bollywood since actor Rhea Chakraborty wore a t-shirt that reminded the world of gender injustice. “Write enough worthy roles” Male-centric scripts and plots have forever been the norm in Bollywood with all major directors and filmmakers choosing male heroes to star as the main protagonists with females …

4 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra on Salman Khan’s request to fans: ‘Large hearted PR move from poster boy of toxic masculinity’

Hindustan Times

Singer Sona Mohapatra termed Salman Khan ‘the one & only poster boy of toxic masculinity’ as she tweeted about the actor’s request to his fans to ‘stand with Sushant Singh Rajput’s fans and family’. Sona Mohapara has reacted to Salman Khan’s request to his fans to support Sushant Singh Rajput’s fans. “A ‘large hearted’ PR move from the one & …

5 years, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor’s dad Pankaj Kapur hails son as ‘one of the best actors of his generation’, says Kabir Singh proves it

Hindustan Times

Pankaj Kapur has hailed son Shahid Kapoor as one of the best actors of his generation, and praised the manner in which he has shaped his career. Shahid Kapoor poses with dad Pankaj Kapur at an event. His career has been marked by notable ups and downs, but in 2019 Shahid delivered his biggest solo hit yet, Kabir Singh. We …

5 years, 3 months ago

Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh: ‘No one brought up Baazigar when Shah Rukh Khan killed Shilpa Shetty’

Hindustan Times

Shahid Kapoor spoke up in defence of his blockbuster, Kabir Singh, which has been criticised for its portrayal of toxic masculinity. The film, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s remake of his hit Telugu film Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh has emerged as 2019’s biggest hit despite largely unflattering reviews and multiple controversies. Talking about his film’s enthusiastic reception by the audience, Shahid said …

5 years, 3 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh: We knew some people would be uncomfortable

India Today

Shahid Kapoor as and in Kabir Singh created quite a stir the moment the film hit the theatres. While the audience were thronging the theatres to watch angry Kabir Singh fall madly in love with Preeti, the film saw itself surrounded with an array of controversies. At India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019, Shahid Kapoor talked about the success of Kabir …

5 years, 6 months ago

What’s the matter with Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga?

The Hindu

This is a blog post from There is so much that has already been said about the recently-released Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh. Gathered in front of a television, we would excitedly share our suggestions: Gilli, Padayappa, Saami, Friends … Invariably though, a few minutes into the film, we would turn to each other and say, “I don’t remember it being …

5 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra criticises Kiren Rijiju, Prasoon Joshi for felicitating Kailash Kher, takes jibe at Salman Khan

Firstpost

Sona Mohapatra criticises sports minister Kiren Rijiju and Prasoon Joshi for felicitating Kailash Kher, as he launched a musical initiative on his birthday. Sona Mohapatra has criticised sports minister Kiren Rijiju and lyricist Prasoon Joshi for felicitating singer Kailash Kher, as he launched a musical initiative on his birthday. https://t.co/Qxba6eQs9z — Sona Mohapatra July 8, 2019 Sir, I ask if …

5 years, 6 months ago

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga says he was misquoted in controversial interview: ‘It’s not assault, it’s liberty of expression’

Hindustan Times

After attempting to defend his controversial film Kabir Singh in a recent interview and digging himself into a deeper hole, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has now defended his earlier defence. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s interview is generating just as much controversy as his film, Kabir Singh. Later in the same interview, posted online on Saturday, speaking about a particular scene in …

5 years, 6 months ago

CBFC member Vani Tripathi blasts Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, says ‘Arjun Reddy was bad enough and now this’

Hindustan Times

Television actor Vani Tripathi Tikoo has slammed Kabir Singh for being a ‘terribly misogynist and extremely violent film’, and has called out actor Shahid Kapoor for taking on the role. She wrote in a series of tweets on Tuesday, “I’m serious about this thought that misogyny is ‘infectious’ have been noticing the narrative around Kabir Singh past few days.What a …

5 years, 6 months ago

Kabir Singh is a filthy degenerate but the movie is not a ‘celebration of toxic masculinity’

Op India

Kabir Singh has recorded great revenues at the Box Office since it was released. Ever since its release, the so-called feminists are up in arms against the movie, for what they call, a celebration of ‘Toxic Masculinity’. Even in Padmavat, Ranveer Singh portrayed a pretty toxic character, the rapist, jihadist probably bisexual Alauddin Khilji, yet most feminists were drooling over …

5 years, 6 months ago

Kabir Singh glorifies toxic behaviour: More flaws in Shahid Kapoor film beyond misogyny

Hindustan Times

How does one make film about a flawed character? The question is gaining currency on social media as Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh hit theatres on June 21 and critics termed it chauvinistic, patriarchal and misogynistic. Directed by Sandeep Vanga Reddy, Kabir Singh is an official remake of 2017 Telugu hit Arjun Reddy. Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani play …

5 years, 6 months ago

Kabir Singh evokes extreme reactions on Twitter: Some say ‘toxic domination is not cool’, others feel Shahid Kapoor ‘is just insanely talented’

Hindustan Times

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh is a polarizing work. A user, praising Shahid’s work in the film, said: “Just watched #KabirSingh in Dubai, it’s my first time ever to watch an Indian movie in a theatre, l just wanna say that it’s a well made movie and I’m a Shahid kapoor fan …

5 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for playing Kabir Singh: Does the actor have no responsibility?

India Today

Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh might be cooking up a storm at the box office, but the film has been slammed for glamourising misogyny. #LetsTalk #India #KabirSingh https://t.co/UxUbWdOpAF SONA June 21, 2019 In another tweet, Sona Mohapatra called out Rekha Sharma, the chairperson of the National Commission for Women, for praising Shahid's performance in Kabir Singh. https://t.co/zxcLWVFuiO SONA June 21, 2019 …

5 years, 6 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for doing ‘misogynistic, patriarchal’ Kabir Singh: ‘Does the actor have no responsibility’

Hindustan Times

Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh for its misogyny. Sona Mohapatra slams Kabir Singh and the movie’s star Shahid Kapoor for being misogynistic. Quoting a tweet by National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma, Sona wrote, “Didn’t notice the deeply misogynistic & patriarchal narrative? Watch: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani host special screening of ‘Kabir Singh’ …

5 years, 6 months ago

Kabir Singh movie review: Shahid Kapoor's intensity is mined for a horrific, harrowing ode to misogyny

Firstpost

Kabir Singh is the Bollywood remake of the 2017 Tollywood blockbuster Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Sai Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the roles played in this Hindi version by Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. “C’mon ya, men like that do exist.” “Are you saying films should not depict reality?” “If negative characters could influence people to become bad then how …

5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on toxic masculinity in Kabir Singh: The film warns you against taking that route

India Today

Though Arjun Reddy was a massive blockbuster at the box office, it drew flak for glorifying the lead's obsessiveness with his girlfriend. The trailer of the remake of the film, Kabir Singh, hit the screens yesterday. At the trailer launch of the film, Shahid responded to the criticism and said, "Sometimes we are very hypocritical about how we tend to …

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