Vinta Nanda Criticizes Imtiaz Ali's Comments on Casting Couch in Bollywood

The filmmaker questioned Ali's authority to speak on women's safety in the film industry and accused him of downplaying systemic issues.

Imtiaz Ali, speaking at IFFI Goa, stated that compromising in Bollywood does not guarantee success and emphasized the importance of self-respect for women in the industry.
Vinta Nanda, a filmmaker and prominent voice in the #MeToo movement, criticized Ali's remarks, arguing that he lacks personal experience to address women's issues in entertainment.
Nanda highlighted the privilege of actresses like Kareena Kapoor, suggesting that their safety is not representative of the broader industry reality.
She questioned the decision to have Ali speak on behalf of women at a major industry platform, accusing it of potentially whitewashing systemic problems like the casting couch.
Ali defended his comments by describing his observations over 15-20 years in the industry, calling the belief that compromising leads to success a harmful myth.