Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to his Twitter deal with and responded to a report which talked about his ‘double standards’ after he praised Deepika Padukone. He wasn’t the one one, it was additionally actor Anupam Kher who lauded Deepika as she was named amongst Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Michael B. Jordan and Samuel L. Jackson who might be presenting the upcoming Academy Awards 2023. Also learn: Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Deepika Padukone presenting at Oscars, calls it ‘acche din’
Vivek had earlier replied to a report about Deepika Padukone being one of many presenters of this 12 months. He wrote, “While travelling with #TheKashmirFiles in USA & overwhelming response of Americans, I had said that now everyone wants to increase their footprint in India. India is now the most lucrative, safe and growing market of the world. This is the year of Indian cinema. #AchcheDin.”
While some praised Deepika within the remark part of Vivek’s put up, a number of additionally reminded him of his previous tweets the place he talked in opposition to Deepika’s track Besharam Rang from Pathaan, which created large controversy upon its launch. Reacting to a report about the identical, Vivek now clarified his appreciation for Deepika.
He shared, “Well… in a new world ‘criticising someone when you disagree and appreciating when you like their act’ is called double standard. Well, I thought it’s called ‘fairness’. Anyone who makes India’s name popular deserves appreciation unanimously.”
Last 12 months, he had joined those that had been in opposition to Deepika’s Besharam Rang. It featured her romancing Shah Rukh Khan in Spain. While some objected to the lyrics, others criticised her outfits. Many additionally mentioned that the track damage their spiritual sentiments allegedly. Vivek had posted a fan video criticising the track and wrote, “WARNING… video against Bollywood. Don’t watch it if you are a ‘secular’.”
Besides Vivek, Anupam Kher additionally praised Deepika. The senior actor shared an previous image of Deepika from her early days at his institute and wrote, “Dearest @deepikapadukone! Congratulations on being one of the presenters at this year’s Oscar ceremony! Every time you climb one step higher on the ladder of success, we at @actorprepares feel proud to have been part of your journey. On a personal note as your teacher I always knew sky is not the limit. You will go beyond!! Love and blessings always! Congratulations for Pathan too! Jai Ho!”
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
