Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra is known for his candid remarks. The director, recognized for his work on films like Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai MBBS, Parineeta, 3 Idiots, and 12th Fail, expressed his disdain for social media influencers during a masterclass at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Chopra’s comments, which were captured on video, included sharp criticism of influencers and raised concerns about casting directors who prioritize social media presence in their casting choices. Below are some of his remarks.
During the session, Chopra openly ridiculed the online behavior of influencers and questioned the rationale behind casting directors considering social media metrics. He stated, “Kya word use kar sakta hun… Ch****a hain… Woh net pe jaake aisa khada hota hai.. 5 million hogaya. Waise khada hota hai 10 million hogaya, 20 million ho gaya” (What word can I use? These are ch***yas (asses/pussies). They go on the Internet, and stand in a certain way. Someone has 5 million followers, someone has 10 million, another has 20 million).
Chopra elaborated, “Usko lagta hai ke man baap hun and brands go to that fellow and aya baap humara product bechdo… Woh phir khada ho jaata hai .. what the f**k is going on?” (The social media influencer thinks that he is a legend. And then brands go to that fellow and say, ‘Please sell our product’. The influencer stands again and says, ‘Hey, buy this tiffin. Buy whatever). You as an individual have to choose whether you want to be that or you want to really strive for happiness and joy.
Chopra’s Comments Spark Controversy Among Influencers
Following Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s remarks, a vigorous discussion erupted on social media. Numerous content creators responded critically, questioning his stance on casting directors’ reliance on social media metrics. Influencer Shray Rai Tiwari sarcastically remarked, “Kya word hai sir (what a word). So much elegance. So profound. Truly remarkable. You are so damn right, they are not happy. You seem so happy. More power to you and your nuanced language.”
Another content creator, Kasturi Rout, added,
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