3 Films and 3 Verbal Wars of Sandeep Reddy Vanga with Feminists: Anupama Chopra, Kiran Rao, and Deepika Padukone –

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Controversies:

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for his intense cinematic narratives, has often found himself at the center of controversies involving prominent figures in the Indian film industry. He has made two films in Hindi, and both times, he had a spat with women. For Kabir Singh (2019), it was Anupama Chopra, and he then had a verbal war with Kiran Rao during Animal (2023). Now, he is gearing up for his third Hindi (pan-India) film, Spirit, and as expected, there is conflict with Deepika Padukone. Let's briefly examine all three controversies of SRV with the ladies.

• Anupama Chopra and the 'Kabir Singh' Debate:

In 2019, Vanga's film Kabir Singh faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity. During an interview with film critic Anupama Chopra, Vanga defended the film's depiction of a volatile relationship, suggesting that intense love could involve actions like slapping. These comments sparked widespread backlash, with many accusing him of endorsing abusive behavior. Vanga later claimed his statements were taken out of context due to editing, emphasizing that he was explaining the character's mindset, not promoting such behavior himself. Speaking of the film, Kabir Singh was a blockbuster at the box office.

• Clash with Kiran Rao over Animal:

In early 2024, filmmaker Kiran Rao criticized certain films for promoting misogyny and stalking, referencing Kabir Singh and Animal. Vanga responded by pointing to Aamir Khan's 1990 film Dil, highlighting a controversial scene to question Rao's stance. Rao clarified that her comments were general observations on misogyny in cinema and not directed at any specific film. Again, Animal was an all-time blockbuster at the box office.

• Deepika Padukone's Exit from 'Spirit' and PR Games:

Recently, Deepika Padukone exited Vanga's upcoming film Spirit, leading to speculation about the reasons behind her departure. Reports suggest that Padukone's request for an eight-hour workday might have been a factor. Following her exit, Vanga posted on social media about an unnamed actor playing "dirty PR games," which many interpreted as a veiled reference to Padukone. Triptii Dimri has since been cast in the role, reportedly at a significantly lower fee. Vanga's tweet has gone viral and many believe he will not hold back in the coming days whenever he is asked or pushed to comment on it. Will Spirit deliver the same box office results as Kabir Singh and Animal? We'll wait and see.

After Deepika Padukone's removal from Spirit, Sandeep Reddy Vanga Exposes Dirty PR Games –

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