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Favouritism and selective criticism in the film industry are troubling trends. Media and critics often show bias, ignoring some issues while highlighting others. A recent example involves directors Sandeep Vanga and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
What Sanjay Leela Bhansali Said?
When Sandeep Vanga released his film Animal many feminists and industry leaders criticized his views. However, when Sanjay Leela Bhansali made similar controversial comments about his show Heeramandi – The Diamond Bazaar, he didn’t face any backlash. The series did not attract much attention or viewership, yet Bhansali described it as a romantic place and said, “To me, Heeramandi was the most romantic place. I come from that world.”
Sanjaya Leela Bhansali also made remarks, stating, “I see prostitutes as enigmatic and powerful women. They sing, dance, and express their emotions through art. They understand living, architecture, fabric, and jewellery. They are true connoisseurs of art. Middle-class women standing in ration lines don’t fascinate me.”
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