Overview

• Zoya Akhtar shared an Instagram post featuring a teddy bear with a t-shirt reading 'INDUSTRY PEOPLE ARE SHADY,' captioned 'It’s A Sign 😂.'
• The post was liked by numerous celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Bhumi Pednekar, Farah Khan, and Dia Mirza, fueling speculation about its intent.
• Netizens on Reddit debated the post, with some supporting her critique of the industry and others accusing her of hypocrisy due to her connections and casting of star kids in 'The Archies.'
• Zoya’s post followed a now-deleted video by Babil Khan criticizing Bollywood as 'screwed,' though no direct connection between the two has been confirmed.
• The filmmaker, known for acclaimed works like 'Gully Boy' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' has faced backlash for her recent film 'The Archies,' which featured several star kids and reignited nepotism debates.