In present times, the influencers and YouTubers are getting a lot of work in the television world and movie industry because of their huge fanbase but this hasn’t gone down well with many filmmakers.
Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri recently criticised the trend of casting actors on the basis of their Instagram followers. He also pointed out that directors are now being pressured to make films that resemble Instagram reel compilations. His comments resonated with many people, with several urging Bollywood to focus on creating entertaining films with fresh and talented actors instead of prioritising social media popularity.
Vivek Agnihotri’s remarks about the growing reliance on digital metrics over artistic talent have sparked a debate about whether Bollywood is sacrificing good storytelling for viral content.
Vivek Agnihotri wrote on X, “First, they started selecting actors based on their Instagram followers. Now, they’re forcing directors to make films that feel like compilations of Instagram reels. No wonder Bollywood today is filled with only famous celebs followed by paid paparazzi, but hardly any real actors.”
https://x.com/vivekagnihotri/status/1882297714878099825
Here is how netizens reacted:
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The filmmaker is currently working on his next project entitled “The Delhi Files”. He recently shared a picture from the movie’s sets on X (formerly Twitter). Agnihotri revealed that he broke down on the set after learning about the pain and sacrifices people endured, which deeply moved him.
Do you also agree with Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri?
