Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by suicide has reopened the debate on nepotism and campism, that is believed to be rampant in the film industry. Although it is still unclear if professional rivalry was the reason behind the actor’s decision to take the drastic step, there are many convinced that a few within the industry’s top brass are to be blamed to some extent.
In a candid conversation, director Onir vehemently called out this ‘campism’ that he says has existed and still does within the industry. Being Pride month, the director not only shared the illusion of ‘inclusivity’ but also turned the spotlight onto the film industry and production houses, and said that they not only have “always marginalized” the LGBTQIA+ community but outsiders as well.
Speaking up about the raw realities of the film industry, he said, “In the last few days, people have been talking about nepotism, campism, and I feel that has existed and still exists. And that’s why voices which have actually been speaking up are still not finding spaces to speak up.”
“Today at the end of it when every platform is talking about ‘My Brother Nikhil’, the fact remains that none of them are actually working with me or working on any LGBTQ+ films. When they are celebrating my films, why are they not celebrating me?” he asks.
In a recent explosive video, Kangana Ranaut slammed the film industry for not giving actors – including herself- their due recognition, which set off fans taking to social media to call for ‘justice’.
