Big fight on Jaya Bachchan's Bollywood drugs clean chit: Kangana vs Taapsee, Anubhav Sinha

Jaya Bachchan made an address in Parliament on Tuesday about film industry being ‘defamed’. Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament disagreed with views of actor-MP Ravi Kishan and Kangana Ranaut on alleged drug consumption by stars of film industry, without taking ir names. veteran actor’s comments was hailed by filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, who stated that her act was a display of ‘reed ki haddi.’

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Anubhav Sinha praises Jaya Bachchan’s Parliament address 

Sharing a video of Jaya Bachchan’s address, Anubhav Sinha sent his respects to actor-politician. He continued that 'for those who did t kw', this was called ‘reed ki haddi’ (spinal cord) to hail her for showing spine. 

Article 15 filmmaker also questioned Ravi Kishan alleging his silence about Bhojpuri cinema 'spreading poison of vulgarity.'

Jaya Bachchan during second day of ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament sought support of government for film industry and ‘t kill it.’ She said, " industry comes forward to help government, speak for government and give money and services when re is a national calamity. Just because of few people you cant tarnish im of entire industry. This industry brings international name and recognition also."

In an apparent reference to Ravi Kishan's statement, she continued, "I was really embarrassed and ashamed that yesterday one of our members, who is from film industry, spoke against film industry. Jis thaali me khaate hai usme ched (biting hand that feeds you.'"  

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"People in entertainment industry are being flogged by social media. People who made ir names in industry have called it a gutter," Bachchan said in an apparent reference to Kangana’s comments on Republic TV 

Guddi actor continued, "I completely disagree. I hope that government tells such people t to use this kind of langu."

Both Ravi Kishan and Kangana Ranaut responded to Jaya Bachchan’s statements strongly. Kishan, who had highlighted consumption of drugs by Bollywood stars and role of neighbouring countries in influence of drugs on youngsters, responded, "I never said that whole film industry is taking drugs but some people are still taking drugs. I respect film industry. I understand Jaya Ji's ideology. 

"Maine kisi ki thali me ched nhi kiya. I said what I wanted to say yesterday. I have also struggled so much for entering film industry, I didn't target anyone," said Ravi Kishan. 

"re is a conspiracy to finish our film industry by hollowing it out. As a responsible member of film industry, t just my right, my duty to raise it in Parliament, Jaya-ji should respect that. I am just a son of a priest, 'crawled' my way up, worked in 600 films," said Ravi Kishan.

Kangana, who had claimed that ‘99 per cent of film industry consumes drugs’, asked Bachchan if atrocities and abuse had happened to her. She added, "Show compassion for us also".

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