"I genuinely don't bother about pseudo-feminists": Director Sandeep Vanga on glorifying toxic masculinity in Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Kabir Singh'

Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Kabir Singh' is all set to release on June 21 and audience is alrey excited about 'Arjun Reddy' remake. While many have appreciated Shahid Kapoor's act, some have also criticised it.  original film was criticised for promoting chauvinism, so when director Sandeep Vanga, in one of interviews was asked how would he respond if similar charges come up against ‘Kabir Singh’, director says that he does not bor about pseudo-feminists. 

Vanga said: "This is not arrogance, but I genuinely do not bor about pseudo-feminists and pseudo-sympathisers. re is not one place where I have showed women in a derogatory way. re is no bum or cleavage shot. I never asked my audience to look at girl’s body."

"Before people ask me this, y should look at or films in India. I don’t think anyone with se concerns are actually sensitive towards women. That question could have been put forward in a different way. Just because something is wrong in society, you cannot put out your frustration in a question like that," he concluded.

Meanwhile, just a few days ahe of release of Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Kabir Singh', makers dropped a new song 'Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage' on Friday.

two-minute forty-three seconds video features Shahid along with Kiara vani. song showcases Shahid in a younger look. Something new for audience as actor hasn't been seen in a clean-shaven avatar since 'Jab We Met.'

video begins with actor smoking on his bike and going on a long drive, taking audiences through a flashback in which he can be seen sharing happy moments with woman he is in love with.  

Slowly song slides to a s phase where Shahid looks lonely and dejected, as his ly love seems to be getting engaged with someone else. romantic track has been crooned by none or than Arijit Singh. It has been penned and composed by Mithoon.

upcoming movie is Hindi remake of Telugu hit 'Arjun Reddy.' original blockbuster starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey. When teaser of 'Kabir Singh' dropped online, Vijay took to Twitter to appreciate Shahid's look.

film has been directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Mur Khetani, Krishan Kumar, and Ashwin Varde. It will hit big screens on June 21 this year. 

(With inputs from ANI)