Kangana has claimed Bollywood filmmakers are often sidelined and dominated by superstar power. While celebrating Aditya Dhar’s success, she called for greater respect and recognition for directors in the industry.
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Guess who’s back with another no-filter take? Kangana Ranaut has once again stirred the pot, this time calling out the power game in Bollywood, and she isn’t holding back.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kangana dropped a sharp observation about the film industry. According to her, in India, big actors often overshadow, and even “bully”, filmmakers.
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She compared this with Hollywood, where directors enjoy equal or even bigger status than actors. She cited names like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Christopher Nolan to make her point clear: directors there are the real stars.
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But this wasn’t just a rant. It came wrapped in praise. Kangana was celebrating the success of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ and especially its director, Aditya Dhar.
She called him a “superstar director” and said his success is a big moment for filmmakers in India. According to her, Dhar’s rise could inspire young people to dream beyond acting, and finally consider careers behind the camera.
Kangana didn’t sugarcoat the struggles of filmmakers. She claimed they are often “overworked, underpaid and bullied,” which discourages new talent from entering technical fields like direction or cinematography.
In her words, everyone wants to be an actor because that’s where the fame and power lie. The result? A serious lack of aspiring filmmakers and technicians in the industry.
Here’s where the gossip kicks in.
While praising ‘Dhurandhar 2’, Kangana didn’t tag its lead star Ranveer Singh or any other cast member. Fans were quick to notice this subtle omission. This sparked chatter online about whether it was intentional shade or just coincidence.
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