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Nikita Dutta is an actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. After participating in Femina Miss India 2012, she made her acting debut with Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (2014). Dutta made her television debut with Dream Girl (2015) and achieved recognition with Ek Duje Ke Vaaste (2016). In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Nikita Dutta reveals if the Kabir Singh controversy benefitted Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani.
Nikita Dutta Agrees Shahid Kapoor-Kiara Advani Benefitted From Kabir Singh Controversy
When asked if Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani benefitted from the Kabir Singh controversy, Nikita Dutta said, “It depends on what you’re doing with it. I mean, I feel that as actors, we’ve done our part. We’ve played a character, we’ve been there and our job. And after that, what you do with it… a lot of things might either come your way or go against you because of it. If I have to specifically talk about Shahid (Kapoor) and Kiara (Advani), I think both of them have really, really benefited in their own ways. And it’s not about whether they support it or are against it—it has nothing to do with that. So I guess the idea is to just take it as the characters you’ve played. And not get into the philosophical or ethical side of it.”
Kabir Singh Controversy
The film Kabir Singh sparked controversy due to its portrayal of a volatile and violent character. Some critics describe it as misogynistic, particularly for scenes depicting threats and violence against women. The film’s protagonist, Kabir, is depicted as a surgeon prone to anger and violence. Some scenes show him threatening and behaving abusively towards women. A specific scene where Kabir threatens to rape a woman at knifepoint if she refuses to have sex with him was particularly criticized.
Despite the controversy, Kabir Singh achieved significant box office success, indicating that the film resonated with some audiences. The controversy surrounding Kabir Singh is not isolated. The film’s treatment of women has been seen as part of a broader trend of misogyny in Indian cinema. Some analyses of the film have also explored themes of unplanned pregnancies. The value of essentialized motherhood is seen in the character Preeti’s storyline.
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