INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
lsquo;Kabir Singh& director Sandeep Reddy opens up about ‘TikTok Villain& inspired by his film
Photo: The Economic TimesAs news surrounding the death of the infamous Indian TikTok personality Ashwani Kayshap, who killed multiple, went
rife on social media, the public couldn''t help but point fingers of accusation at Kabir Singh director Sandeep Vanga Reddy.Known popularly
on the video-sharing app as the ‘TikTok Villain& or ‘Johnny Dada&, Kayshap had oftentimes posted pictures of his pinup Shahid Kapoor,
deeply inspired by his avatar in the notorious film that had wreaked havoc online over the ‘glorification of toxic masculinity.& Speaking
about the connection that is now being made between the alleged, deceased killer and the director of the highly-contentious film, Reddy
stepped forth attempting to clear the air around him and his film.: If you can't slap your woman, there's no emotion: 'Kabir Singh'
director Sandeep Reddy VangaRegarding the murder of an air-hostess he was reported to be ‘obsessed with&, he told Mid-Day: &I feel sorry
for the girl and her family
It is unfortunate that people have lost their lives
As filmmakers, we are responsible for our craft and need to consider the repercussions, but never have my films [endorsed] killing anyone
Kabir Singh or even Arjun Reddy [the Telugu original] never [supported] murder.&&The man in question seems to have some psychological issue
Such people often look up to Bollywood celebrities, sports persons or politicians
If you see Shahid character in the film, he is a self-destructive person who is harming himself more than anyone else,& he
added.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content of the source
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