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Hansal Mehta Defends Congratulating Milap Zaveri as 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat' Becomes an Early Box-Office Winner

His X posts contend that films do not corrupt audiences, rebutting anonymous claims that the hit romantic drama glorifies toxic masculinity.

Overview

  • The film earned about ₹22.75 crore net in its first three days after its October 21 release, against a reported budget near ₹25 crore.
  • Hansal Mehta congratulated director Milap Zaveri and later argued on X, “If films can poison, then surely they can enlighten too,” defending creative freedom.
  • Social-media users criticised the movie for normalising obsession and ignoring consent, with some calling it misogynistic despite its commercial momentum.
  • Directed by Zaveri and starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, the story features an obsessed anti-hero and a one-sided love dynamic.
  • The exchange has widened an industry debate over audience responsibility, with trade voices like Anmol Jamwal urging tolerance for differing tastes.