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During the event, Javed Akhtar expressed concern over the success of films like “Animal,” cautioning against their portrayal of alpha males and toxic masculinity, labeling it as potentially hazardous.
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He said, “People began asking me, ‘Sir, what sort of songs are being produced nowadays?’. Drawing attention to the song ‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai,’ he emphasized how a handful of individuals collaborated to create the song, yet it gained immense popularity and was embraced by millions, raising alarms about its impact on societal perceptions.
In his remarks, Javed Akhtar highlighted the audience’s pivotal role in influencing content choices and cautioned against solely attributing responsibility to filmmakers. He emphasized the importance of viewers’ discretion in selecting the films they consume, urging them to assume accountability for their choices.
‘Choli Ke Peeche,’ penned by Anand Bakshi and composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, featured the voices of Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun, capturing the attention of audiences while simultaneously stirring controversy due to its suggestive content. The song, picturized by Madhuri Dixit and Neena Gupta, sparked debates on the representation of women in cinema despite its folk-inspired artistic presentation.
Meanwhile, this discussion echoed sentiments shared by director Subhash Ghai during a talk with PTI, who previously recalled the song’s controversial reception, deeming it a tragedy and shock. He had envisioned the song as a folk presentation, but its release stirred protests and debates regarding its perceived vulgarity, highlighting the complexities of artistic expression and audience reception in Indian cinema.