Vidhu Vinod Chopra Comes Under Fire After His Views On Influencers, Says 'What The F**k...?'

You might know Vidhu Vinod Chopra as one of India's top film makers and producers. He has always been praised for his extensive work in the Bollywood industry, which has also earned him a number of accolades to his name. However, he recently came under fire for expressing his views about the growing dependency on social media influencers. Let's find out what he said and what the Internet's take on his scathing remarks is. 

What did Vidhu Vinod Chopra say? 

For those unaware, the filmmaker-producer attended the recent 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa. It is here that Vidhu Vinod Chopra gave a masterclass in filmmaking. Among the things he discussed was the 8K restoration of his classic, 1942: A Love Story, and he recalled a behind-the-scenes anecdote. He hilariously recalled how his then-assistant, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, scattered bread crumbs on a mountain to lure birds for a long sequence. During the masterclass, he also argued how the films we see today often prioritise presentation over storytelling and emphasised that his films reflect the social realities of their time.  

All was well and good up until this point, but the conversation quickly took a sharp turn when Vidhu Vinod discussed the growing dependency on social media influencers and the entire ecosystem behind them. While taking a dig at them, he questioned the culture where "dropping a shirt" can attract millions of followers and turn someone into an overnight sensation. He said, “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.” He did not stop his abusive rant here as, referring to the influencers, he also stated, “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?” 

How did the internet react to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's scalding remarks? 

The director of 1942: A Love Story left the internet divided and sparked a heated debate over whether what he said was correct. Many people applauded Vidhu Vinod for his take on the fleeting nature of social media fame. However, several influencers were also quick to clap back, calling his comments dismissive of the immense work that often goes into successfully building an online presence.  

Most of the influencers took a sarcastic tone, with one influencer named Shray Rai Tiwari writing, “Kya word hai, sir. 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.” Content creator, Kasturi Rout commented, “Sir ji yeh chiz jake casting directors ko samjhaye maze lene keliye commenting is good. Sunne mein kitna acha lagraha hai, I wish reality bhi wesi hoti.” Coming to those who applauded Vidhu Vinod’s remarks, actor, Aahana Kumra literally reacted by commenting clapping emojis. A user on Reddit only agreed partially with the filmmaker, stating, “Can't say this for yt guys, but many Insta influencers think they are literally on another level. There will be stardom fatigue coming in years, as everyone is an influencer nowadays.”  

What are your thoughts on Vidhu Vinod Chopra's scalding remarks?

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