Did Imran Khan jibe at Ranbir Kapoor’s animal? Actor talks about ‘fetishization, sexualization of violence’

Updated Apr 21, 2024 11:06 IST

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, best known for Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, spoke about the “glamourisation, fetishisation and sexualisation” of violence in films. Although he didn’t mention any names, the internet thinks the actor was talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, which was criticized for its representation of violence and masculinity.

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, in a recent interview, shared his thoughts on the current scene in Indian cinema. The actor believes that the way violence is depicted in films has changed. Instead of making the audience feel uncomfortable, it is now being glorified, Imran said.

Imran Khan on ‘glamourisation, fetishisation and sexualisation’ of violence

Imran told Film Companion, “I have an idea of where cinema is today. There is a glamourization, a fetishization and sexualization of violence that makes me uncomfortable. There is a way to portray violence. This is not a matter of morality. Violence and action are… it’s a language in cinema, but when we communicate it, when we portray it in films, there’s a way to do it where you feel the weight of it.

He went on to talk about how Joker as a viewer did the opposite. He recalled the horrifying stabbing scene and talked about how the intensity of the moment was palpable. The “crushing, brutal and gruesome” scene had left him shaken. He pointed out that this is what images of violence are supposed to evoke.

Filmmakers make violence ‘cool’: Imran Khan

He said: ‘We started making films where heroes just go in and boom, boom, boom, shoot seven people in the head and their heads explode to music and they make it ‘cool’ and ‘sexy’. That makes me uncomfortable. There’s enough of that. I don’t want to play a character who solves problems with a gun.”

What was Imran Khan talking about? Ranbir Kapoor‘S Animal?

Although he didn’t mention any names, netizens were quick to assume that he was indirectly talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s plans. Animal. The film Sandeep Reddy Vanga had sparked a debate on the representation of violence on screen.

It is worth mentioning that Imran and Ranbir used to be good friends. In fact, the two heartthrobs go way back. According to reports, RK was in a relationship with Imran’s ex-wife Avantika for a few years before they tied the knot in 2011.

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