OTT Platforms Decline Kangana Ranaut’s Bilkis Bano Film Proposal
Actor Kangana Ranaut responded to an X user, who wanted her to make a film on Bilkis Bano on Tuesday. The exchange began when a fan tagged Kangana, referring to her prior tweet discussing her commitment to women empowerment films. The fan inquired whether Kangana would consider creating a powerful movie narrating the story of Bilkis Bano.
Kangana promptly replied to the fan’s tweet, expressing her keenness to develop a film centred around Bilkis Bano.OTT platforms said that they don’t do so-called politically motivated films.
I want to make that story I have the script ready, researched and worked on it for three years but @netflix , @amazonIN and other studios wrote back to me that they have clear guidelines they don’t do so called politically motivated films, @JioCinema said we don’t work with… https://t.co/xQeVfc3SyI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 9, 2024
She expressed, “I’ve prepared the script for that story after three years of research and work. However, @netflix, @amazonIN, and other studios responded, stating their strict guidelines against so-called politically motivated films. @JioCinema declined collaboration, citing my support for BJP, while Zee is amidst a merger. What alternatives do I have?”
Learn about Bilkis Bano’s case
11 convicts sentenced to life for the gangrape of Bilkis Bano
The Supreme Court overturned the Gujarat government’s decision to release the 11 convicts involved in raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots, in the verdict of the Bilkis Bano case.
Previous tweets by Kangana
In a prior tweet, Kangana criticized the movie “Animal,” starring Ranbir Kapoor, for its misogynistic portrayal. She condemned audiences for patronizing movies depicting violence against women, labelling the trend as ‘disheartening.’ Additionally, she hinted at a potential change in her career direction in the upcoming years.
In her tweet, she expressed, “The substantial paid negativity surrounding my films is overpowering. Despite my persistent efforts, the audience’s support for films portraying violence against women, objectification, and degrading scenarios like licking shoes is deeply disheartening.
As someone dedicated to producing movies promoting women empowerment, I might consider a career shift in the upcoming years, aiming to dedicate the prime years of my life to a more meaningful pursuit.”
