Shahid Kapoor's-Kiara Advani's recently released film Kabir Singh invited enough criticism from a section of audience and critics alike. Apart from the violent content, misogynistic nature of the film and Shahid's highly abusive character, what came under people's radar was Kiara's submissive Preeti Sikka. As Preeti, a simple girl from the medical college, Kiara became subject to objections for keeping calm while Kabir aka Shahid enforced his anger on her. While some lauded the pretty actress for pulling off the role with ease, the female audience found it troublesome to watch a girl becoming a soft target to male dominance in the age where women are shown to essay strong characters. Touching upon this regressive nature of the character, Kareena Kapoor Khan, during an interview with an entertainment portal, when quizzed about her opinion on Preeti, told that the character's lesser admired traits hasn't affected the film, which went on to break all box-office records. She further said there are some people who will love the film for their own reasons, which is why it managed to become a blockbuster. Stating that she doesn't believe in the character, Kareena, who previously dated Shahid in real-life, added that criticisers were outnumbered by those who are in favour of the role and even the film, which according to her is a sad reality.
“I haven’t seen the film. But clearly it hasn’t affected anything because the movie has made over 300 crores. So, it’s a double edged sword. Because there are people who are actually going to watch it and have found something that they love. Otherwise, it is not possible for it to have done so well. But I’m happy that people are talking about it and if you ask me, I don’t personally believe in a character like that because that’s not me as a person. But at the end of the day, it’s a film and it has worked. But I’m happy that people are talking about things and they want their voice to be heard. But they clearly are outnumbered by the people who have loved the film. That’s the reality which is sad,” Kareena told during the interview.
Kiara Advani and Shahid Kapoor in Kabir Singh
Kabir Singh, starred Shahid as a brilliant surgeon who becomes a self-destructive lover after his girlfriend Preeti, gets married off to someone else. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy, which starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead roles. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film released on June 21, 2019, and went on to become Shahid's biggest hit and made it to the top 10 grossers of the year.
Speaking of Kareena workwise, she recently wrapped the shoot of her television dance reality show Dance India Dance 7 as a judge. On the big screen, she will be seen in films including Good Newwz, Angrezi Medium, Laal Singh Chaddha and Takht.
(Source: Filmfare)
