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Ekta Kapoor Blasts Bollywood: Is Applying Tilak a Problem?
- •Renowned producer Ekta Kapoor expressed her dissatisfaction with the entertainment industry, stating that there is a prevalence of Hinduphobia.
- •She recalled facing criticism, strange looks, and mockery during her childhood for openly applying a tilak and wearing a sacred thread.
- •Ekta pointed out a double standard where Western traditions are easily accepted, but hesitation arises when dealing with Indian folklore and mythological stories.
- •She shared an incident where people reacted with surprise when she visited a club directly after coming from a temple, questioning why visiting a temple should be surprising.
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Producer Ekta Kapoor stated that there is a deep-rooted 'Hinduphobia' in Bollywood, pointing out that while Western traditions are easily accepted, Indian folklore, mythological stories, and religious practices face hesitation and criticism. She expressed dissatisfaction with how the entertainment industry views religious subjects.
Ekta Kapoor recalled that during her childhood, some people used to look at her strangely and mock her for openly expressing her religious beliefs, wearing a sacred thread, and applying a tilak on her forehead. She also recounted an instance where people expressed surprise when she went straight to a club after visiting a temple.
While speaking on a podcast, Ekta Kapoor cited the film *The Vana – Force of the Forest*, which is based on folklore. She stated that rather than focusing solely on box office numbers, it is much more important that such cultural and mythological stories are successfully brought to the audience.
