Overview
- Johar, in remarks published over the weekend, criticized a herd mentality that he says churns out hyper-masculine films built on beards, cigarettes, and slow-motion swagger.
- He linked the wave to recent hits such as Animal, Dhurandhar, and Marco, arguing that success has encouraged look‑alike male‑led spectacles.
- He contrasted multiplex trends with streaming, saying OTT platforms still back more layered scripts while theatrical releases favor aggression over nuance.
- Recalling pushback to a classical-dance sequence performed by male characters in his 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, he reaffirmed his stance as a “born feminist” committed to telling such stories.
- In fresh Monday coverage, he acknowledged these films’ appeal yet questioned assumptions about what women want to watch and raised concerns about a cultural tilt toward regressive masculinity, even as he preps Chaand Mera Dil for May 22 and develops Nagzilla.