"As A Woman...": 'Animal' Actress Saloni Batra Says Ranbir Kapoor Is Playing A "Toxic" Character In The Film
Saloni Batra, who plays the on-screen sister of Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal, spoke about the criticism directed towards the film.
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga continues to smash box office records, defying the criticisms that have directed towards the film for its portrayal of toxic masculinity. In the latest entertainment news, actress Saloni Batra, who plays the on-screen sister of Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal, spoke about the criticism directed towards the film, admitting that the character of Ranbir is definitely "toxic."
“I am a facilitator. It’s my job as an actor to facilitate what an artiste wants to bring the table, who are the creators. Now, they have a vision about this character in this world. This character, the way he talks and behaves, is toxic. But the story is about him and Sandeep sir has chosen to tell his story in his way. As an audience, it is our responsibility to watch and decide what is right and wrong. If that character is firing a gun in the college, it doesn’t mean it’s right," Saloni said in an interview with DNA.
Saloni also said that Ranbir's character is not meant to be idolised in the film.
"This is a vision of an artiste for entertainment. In this world, the character stands true, but like I said, it is your responsibility as an audience that you don’t take it home. You came to the theatre and were entertained. And that is the job of cinema. You don’t have to learn from it. You don’t have to take it back home and tell people that it’s ok to say such things to women," she said.
“As a woman, I would be offended if someone in real life did that to me. But, such people exist. And this story is about one such story. The director is not being a teacher. He is being an entertainer," she added.
Saloni has earlier worked in films like 'Taish' and 'Soni'. She revealed that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga cast her in 'Animal' without an audition as he had seen her hard work.
“We had a long process because the looks had to be decided for all the ages I had to play. That took time. We had a few readings to decipher how I should be at certain ages," she said.
'Animal' is the biggest film in Saloni's career so far and she is hoping to be a part of the film's sequel 'Animal Park', which was teased in the post-credits scene.
“I hope it is happening. And we will all know for sure very soon," said Saloni.
For the unversed, 'Animal' which also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, has already grossed the Rs 500 crore mark at the box office.
