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Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has publicly backed the film
Stolen, emphasizing the urgent need for change in the industry amid declining trust in film critics. Kashyap, one of the film's four executive producers alongside Vikramaditya Motwane and Kiran Rao, highlighted the growing skepticism among audiences due to unethical practices like paid reviews.
"
Audience doesn't trust anything. It's true!" Kashyap stated during a discussion, echoing concerns raised by filmmaker Nikkhil Advani about the erosion of credibility in Bollywood's review culture.
Reflecting on the past, Kashyap said, "
I remember a time when we got great reviews for our movies from critics that we looked up to for validation. It gave us personal joy. Now, it doesn't matter." This shift marks a significant change in how filmmakers perceive critical feedback.
Despite the widespread distrust, Kashyap acknowledged that there remain "
4-5 critics who command respect" in the industry, suggesting a small but significant group still upholds journalistic integrity.
The backing of
Stolen by Kashyap and his colleagues signals a call for transparency and reform in Bollywood's critical landscape, aiming to restore faith among audiences and creators alike.
This candid conversation with HT sheds light on the challenges Bollywood faces in maintaining artistic credibility and the collective effort needed to address these issues.
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap supports the film Stolen, highlighting Bollywood's struggle with fading trust in critics amid allegations of paid reviews. He recalls a time when critic validation brought joy, now replaced by skepticism, with only a few reviewers still respected in the industry.
