Rajkummar Rao as Kabir Singh: …would get into a big debate’
Rajkummar Rao recently shared his thoughts on the controversial film Kabir Singh, stating that he wouldn’t be able to portray the titular character because of his personal beliefs.
Rao emphasized that he couldn’t bring himself to slap a woman, a central and controversial aspect of Kabir Singh’s character, which led to the film being heavily criticized for promoting toxic masculinity and misogyny.
Rao also mentioned that he would likely engage in a big debate about such actions, reflecting his discomfort with such portrayals in cinema.
He acknowledged that while different genres and ideologies exist in filmmaking, he adheres to his principles when choosing roles. Rao‘s remarks highlight the ongoing conversation about the responsibility of filmmakers and actors in depicting certain behaviors on screen, especially those that can influence societal attitudes.
