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Vidhu Chopra laughs, Hirani smiles as Ranbir Kapoor comments on casting couch

Ranbir Kapoor was asked to comment on the issue of casting couch in Bollywood.

BOLLYWOOD Updated: Apr 24, 2018 18:58 IST

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Ranbir Kapoor looks on during the teaser launch of Sanju, based on the life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt.-(AFP)

With Saroj Khan's attempt to justify casting couch on the headlines, it was no surprise that Ranbir Kapoor was asked to give his opinion on sexual exploitation in the Hindi film industry. While the actor said he has never faced it first-hand, he denounced it "worst. Speaking at the teaser launch of his upcoming film Sanju in Mumbai, Ranbir said, "If it's there, it's the worst kind. I have never faced casting couch.

Saroj Khan defends casting couch, says industry doesn't abandon women after rape

However, a video from the event was soon shared on social media which shows the Sanju team laughing as Ranbir gives his answer. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra is seen asking the mediaperson, "What do you think our view should be, before Ranbir could answer. As Ranbir speaks, Chopra and film's director, Rajkumar Hirani, can be seen laughing. Their reaction has come in for criticism on Twitter with many questioning why it was seen as a joke.

Choreographer Saroj Khan has since apologised for her comment in which she justified the casting couch saying that "at least the film industry provides work and doesn't rape and abandon you. She also said that it was largely consensual and if you are talented, why would you need to "sell yourself.

Sanju teaser: Let Ranbir Kapoor take you through Sanjay Dutt's life

Ranbir plays Sanjay Dutt in the film that is a biopic on the latter. The Barfi star said he enjoyed playing Dutt as Munnabhai. "It was difficult to play was the young Sanju. There were more faces we had to show; the drugs and his mother's loss. The fun was the Munna Bhai phase, he said..

He also spoke about his preparation for the role: "I know Sanjay Dutt as a family friend. When I read the script, I got to know his life journey. That shocked me . Drugs, his controversy with terrorism, his equation with his father, everything shocked me.

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Ranbir Kapoor Makes Tone-Deaf Joke On Casting Couch, 'Insensitive,' Says Twitter

Ranbir Kapoor was speaking at an event to launch the first look of his upcoming film Sanju

Entertainment | Written by Gitanjali Roy | Updated: April 24, 2018 15:44 IST

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"I have never faced it (casting couch)," said Ranbir kapoor
Saroj Khan shocked the internet today by defending casting couch
Ranbir Kapoor launched the first look of Sanju, in which he plays Sanjay

If choreographer Saroj Khan's headline-making justification of the casting couch wasn't outrageous enough, actor Ranbir Kapoor has prompted criticism by appearing to make light of Ms Khan's remarks at an event to release the teaser of his new film Sanju. Asked to comment on the casting couch, Ranbir offered neither a criticism of what Ms Khan said nor of the film industry's dirty secret - the exchange of sexual favours for work. Instead, he joked, "I have never faced it. If it's there, it's the worst kind." In response, Sanju director Rajkumar Hirani, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and others on stage can be seen doubling up with laughter. The comments thread is flooded with rebukes for Ranbir and his colleagues. "Is it a joke" asks one angry user; "What a bunch of insensitive dolts," says another. Some tweets invoked the N-word - nepotism.

Watch Ranbir Kapoor on the casting couch:

These are some reactions on Twitter.

Is it a joke?
Bhargavi Bajpai (@BajpaiBhargavi) April 24, 2018

What a bunch of insensitive dolts.
Stack Overflow (@C0d3rr0r) April 24, 2018

Rohin Makkar@rohino
Replying to @ANI
Vidhu Vinod is beaming with joy as if #CastingCouch is a matter of pride for bollywood.
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5:21 AM - Apr 24, 2018

Don't use the word 'If' .. It means a lot... N u Know very well that it exists or not..
Anshuman Mishra (@Anshuman86m) April 24, 2018

Drunk Buddha@buddhainabar
Replying to @ANI
Because Casting Couch is only for those who are reluctant, not those who are proactive about it?
5:18 AM - Apr 24, 2018

Am I Write?@WordsSlay
Replying to @ANI
Of course. Nepotism vaale kya jaane casting couch!
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5:12 AM - Apr 24, 2018

Saroj Khan, a National Award-winning choreographer, has been roundly slammed for appearing to defend the casting couch and saying that "at least the film industry provides work and doesn't rape and abandon you." She also said that women consent to trading sexual favours, asking, "Why would you sell yourself if you have talent?" Ms Khan has since apologised for her comments but not in time to prevent Twitter from denouncing her. Telugu actress Sri Reddy and singer Sophie Choudry have joined the chorus of outrage over what Ms Khan said.

The existence of the casting couch is not in contest, no matter how tight-lipped the film industry stays. Some actors have spoken about being asked to trade sexual favours for roles, among them actor Ranveer Singh - no names have ever been named, at least not in Bollywood. Actress Richa Chadha has spoken about why those subjected to the casting couch rarely speak up - doing so ends careers, she said.

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Sanju, meanwhile, is the much-awaited biopic of controversial actor Sanjay Dutt, played in the film by Ranbir Kapoor. The cast also includes Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala and Dia Mirza. Sanju will release on June 29.

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