Kabir Singh: CBFC member Vani Tripathi Tikoo criticises Shahid Kapoor's film, calls it 'terribly misogynstic'

Central Board of Film Certification member Vani Tripathi Tikoo has criticised Shahid Kapoor’s latest movie, Kabir Singh , calling it a “terribly misogynistic and extremely violent” film_._ She has also slammed Shahid for deciding to star in the movie. [caption id=“attachment_6882461” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  A still from Kabir Singh. YouTube screengrab[/caption] In a series of tweets, Tikoo said that she finds it “baffling” that “big stars” agree to take part in such films, considering that movie characters are often “idolised” in India. Here are Tikoo’s tweets

I'm serious about this thought that Misogyny is "Infectious" have been noticing the narrative around #KABIRSINGH past few days..What a terribly misogynistic and extremely violent film! Arjun Reddy was bad enough and now this remake! Am I surprised it's doing well ...Well Well!

— Vani Tripathi Tikoo (@vanityparty) June 25, 2019

I find it baffling that "Big Stars" make these choices who actually lead by Example! As the Cinematic journey of the country has gone beyond its "Traditional" Women as "Eye Candy" routine. Can we remember how movie characters are idolised? #StopMisogyny #KabirSingh

— Vani Tripathi Tikoo (@vanityparty) June 25, 2019

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Someone asked me after my last post what's wrong with an Actor choosing a role? Dear pal there is never a wrong or a right it's the choices that you make on screen to portray is what defines who you are! A character is only a piece of written paper if not enlivened by an actor!

— Vani Tripathi Tikoo (@vanityparty) June 25, 2019

Will stand by take on Misogynistic Cinema and those who Eulogise it belong to the tribe! It shows the mind set of the "Patriarchy" we live with! So much for those who shouted about "Freedom of Speech" you have the right to offend, I have the right to feel offended!#StopMisogyny

— Vani Tripathi Tikoo (@vanityparty) June 25, 2019

Earlier, Sona Mohapatra had criticised the depiction of toxic masculinity in the film and also slammed Shahid. “Does the actor have no responsibility for choosing to play a part in a narrative that can set us back as a society?,” she asked, responding to TV actor Nakuul Mehta’s praise of Shahid’s “intense acting.” Shobhaa De also railed against the film’s glorification of stalking. Check out her tweet here

I refuse to watch 'Kabir Singh', much as I admire Shahid Kapoor. Stalking is stalking. No justification. Zero tolerance recommended.

— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) June 24, 2019

Meanwhile, Mumbai-based doctor Pradeep Ghatge has written to Maharashtra Health Minister Eknath Shinde complaining about the alleged “negative” portrayal of doctors in the recently released movie  _Kabir Singh_  stating that the film sends a “wrong message” about the medical profession. However, despite the criticism, Kabir Singh, which also stars Kiara Advani_,_ continues to dominate the box office. As per the latest reports, the film has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. Its current earnings stand at Rs 104.90 crore, after a five-day-run at the box office. A Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster  Arjun Reddy , Kabir Singh has also been helmed by original director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. It narrates the story of a short-tempered surgeon Kabir Singh (Shahid Kapoor) who goes on a path of self-destruction, consuming drugs and alcohol after he couldn’t marry the love of his life Preeti (Kiara Advani). The film also stars Soham Majumdar, Arjan Bajwa, Suresh Oberoi, Nikita Dutta and Kamini Kaushal in pivotal roles.