Imtiaz Ali has come under criticism for his remarks on the casting couch in Bollywood, with filmmaker-writer Vinta Nanda accusing him of speaking on behalf of women. In response to the backlash, Ali clarified that his comments were misunderstood.

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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently spoke about women’s safety on set and the issue of casting couch in Bollywood at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Filmmaker Vinta Nanda publicly slammed the Rockstar director for his comments on sexual harassment.

Casting couch has been one of the pressing issues in Bollywood, and it has raised several questions about women's safety on sets. Filmmaker Imtiaz Khan, known for his straightforward nature, recently shared his views on the issue and noted that if a girl prioritizes her self-respect,

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali spoke about casting couch issue in Bollywood, saying compromising doesn't guarantee a role.

Imtiaz Ali shared an incident when a crew member snooped around Alia Bhatt when she was changing dress, after which he had to take a strict call against him.

At IFFI 2024 in Goa, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali shared his insightful thoughts on women’s safety, empowerment, and their portrayal in Bollywood. Highlighting the importance of respecting women’s agency, he remarked,

Filmmaker Vinta Nanda penned a long note slamming Imtiaz Ali for speaking on behalf of women regarding casting couch issues in Bollywood at IFFI Goa.

Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali opened up about the contentious issue of the casting couch in Bollywood. In a candid statement at IFFI Goa, the director addressed the widespread perception that compromising personal boundaries can lead to professional success in the industry.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali shared he was trying to express his frustration about “well-mannered men” getting a bad name for the acts of a few.