The release of the recent film “Animal” directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga sparked heated discussions and criticism. The director and his team have vehemently defended their action drama against various negative viewpoints. However, the latest comments from renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar have triggered more controversy.
At a recent event, Javed Akhtar marked the importance of creating heroes in films with a consciousness of moral values. Without explicitly mentioning “Animal” starring Ranbir Kapoor, he criticized a film where a man asks a woman to perform degrading acts and normalizes violence against women. He expressed concern that such content gaining popularity could set a dangerous precedent.
Some people on the internet agreed with Akhtar, while others had mixed feelings.
In response, the official social media handle of “Animal” directly addressed Akhtar, expressing disbelief in his failure to understand the complexity of relationships portrayed in the film. They defended their narrative, arguing that if the roles were reversed or the situations different, critics might have viewed it as empowerment or feminism.
The team behind “Animal” said that the portrayal of love should be free from gender politics. They labeled the characters simply as ‘lovers’ who faced betrayal and deceit, suggesting that such occurrences exist beyond gender biases.
However, the team’s response appeared to reflect an intolerance towards reasonable criticism, implying an unwillingness to engage in discussions that challenge their creative choices.
