The crime thriller Animal was eagerly awaited by fans, and upon its release in December 2023, it made a significant impact at the box office. However, despite its success, the movie, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, faced criticism from some viewers for its depiction of violence and perceived misogyny. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has received criticism for movies like Kabir Singh and Animal, but he stands by his choices. Animal, despite being a blockbuster, faced disapproval from celebrities like Javed Akhtar and Kiran Rao.
Notably, Kiran Rao had previously voiced concerns about the glorification of stalking in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s earlier film Kabir Singh. Now, it appears that Irrfan Khan’s wife, Sutapa Sikdar, has taken a jab at Animal.
Animal Remains In Controversy
In a recent interview with iDiva, Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of the late Irrfan Khan, and their son Babil Khan were asked to identify an “overrated show or film in recent times.” While Babil responded, “Maine toh kuch dekha hi nahi” (I haven’t seen anything recently), his mother named the movie Animal.
Sutapa also remembered how Irrfan made her the ‘bad cop’ and said, “He (Babil) was a rebel, and see the fortunate part is which I don’t have right now, the privilege of when there are two parents, one can play good cop and one can play bad cop. So I was the bad cop always. And conveniently, his father made me a bad cop.”
Irrfan Khan, an actor par excellence, left a mark in the world of cinema. The actor, who passed away in April 2020, would have celebrated his 57th birthday today. Irrfan made his film debut with a small role in Salaam Bombay. One of the most poignant aspects of Irrfan Khan’s legacy is the way he continues to be remembered by those closest to him, particularly his son, Babil Khan. In several interviews and public appearances, Babil has shared heartfelt anecdotes about his father, shedding light on the personal side of the legendary actor.
About Animal
Released in theaters on December 1, Animal revolves around the tumultuous relationship between a father and a son. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri.
Animal, which is produced by T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures and Cine1 Studios, is one of the biggest blockbusters. The film clashed with Vicky Kaushal’s biopic Sam Bahadur at the box office and collected 900 crore worldwide gross and 500 crore domestic nett in Hindi.
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