Published 17:27 IST, February 13th 2020

Vidya Balan comes in support of Shahid Kapoor and his character in 'Kabir Singh'

At a press event recently, Bollywood actor Vidya Balan supported actor Shahid Kapoor in lieu of the controversies that 'Kabir Singh' raised. Read on.

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Even after almost a year of its release, Kabir Singh still mans to grab headlines. When it released in atres, nation, even celebrities, seemed to have divided opinions about it, some claiming it to be “toxic” and some t. Recently Bollywood actor Vidya Balan came in support of this Shahid Kapoor starrer at a press event.

Shahid Kapoor, who starred in lead role of Kabir Singh, avidly supported movie at cost of even being labelled a “misogynist” by some. However, in a press event held recently, Vidya Balan came in support of actor and Kabir Singh. She reportedly said that if people did t like Kabir Singh n y ought t to go and watch it. But if actor (Shahid Kapoor) liked it n he had freedom to do so. Netizen should t be one to say “don’t make this film”.

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Continuing furr on topic, Vidya Balan also opened up about Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh being called “regressive”. She reportedly said that if one person called a film regressive n many follow ir suit. Also, actors in Bollywood are frequently asked questions about everything that is going on. y are also expected to take a stand in se matters. However, sometimes actors might t even be aware of situation. She n reportedly raised a question that why aren’t sports personalities questioned about such matters.

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Kabir Singh controversy has been going on for longest time. While lead actor Shahid Kapoor and his co-star Kiara Advani tried to defend ir film, netizens bashed two actors several times. film was called an example of “toxic masculinity”. Even Bollywood celebrities like Taapsee Pannu called out film for its content. scene in Kabir Singh which raised most controversies was when Shahid Kapoor’s character slapped Kiara Advani’s character.

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Vidya Balan’s upcoming movies

Vidya Balan was last seen on silver screen in movie Mission Mangal. movie had an ensemble cast consisting of Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Sharman Joshi among a few ors. Vidya Balan’s next silver screen release is biopic of Shakuntala Devi called Shakuntala Devi: Human Computer. film is slated to release on May 8, 2020. Vidya Balan has ar film in her kitty, Akaar, whose release date has t been anunced yet.  

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Im source: Vidya Balan Instagram, Kabir Singh Instagram

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17:27 IST, February 13th 2020