Amid viewers expressing a divided opinion on the recent Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, with some delivering high praise for the film while others signalling their dismay at its depiction of violence and misogyny, actor Konkona Sensharma has sought to justify the portrayal of violence in the movie.
In an interview with ANI, the actor said, “I don’t have a problem with depicting violence on screen as long as there is very good reason for it. Even sex. I don’t have a problem with viewing sex but I don’t want to be there just for the sake of it. I don’t want to see violence just for the sake of it. I don’t want to see sex for the sake of it.
“There has to be a reason why it’s there in the film because it connects to the characters or it connects to the plot, or whatever it has to justify itself. That is one thing, why is it there? What is the intent of the director?”
Notably, Konkona has starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the 2009 romantic comedy Wake up Sid.
Even though Konkona has not watched the 2023 released film till now, she is lavish in complimenting the work of director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
“From what I understand and I may be mistaken, I’ve not watched ‘Animal’ because I don’t feel it’s my kind of film. I haven’t been drawn to the film even from the reviews and things. Also, I’m aware of his previous work and he stands by that work, the director and where a certain violence has been made acceptable in relationships and that is not what I stand for. Now, if it’s done very well. I don’t mind watching it,” Konkona said
“But that’s not what I’ve heard. And I don’t think I’m the target audience anyway. Millions of people are …read more
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