
Recent denials by the director, Anurag Basu, that Triptii Dimri is dropped from ‘Aashiqui 3’ has caused a tremendous stir in film circles and also among fans of the franchise. The reports, initially, spoke of Dimri being dropped since she lacked a certain “purity in demeanour,” which Basu felt a romantic lead cannot afford to forego.
This claim faced a lot of backlash as people questioned the implications this would have in contemporary cinema, especially with Dimri currently enjoying the good run based on her success and improving popularity after ‘Animal’.
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Basu rejected these claims bluntly, declaring, “That’s not true,” and said Dimri was aware of the situation. He further clarified that this decision was not on the basis of her being “too exposed” for the role, which many found problematic and indicated an outdated industry standard.
This controversy raises very critical questions of who is perpetuating negativity against Dimri. According to sources, such rumours may have originated from the production team, possibly to justify her removal or create a narrative to fit their casting choices.
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As Dimri proceeds with projects such as ‘Dhadak 2’ and ‘Arjun Ustada’, it becomes extremely important to understand the existing scenarios that women face while working in cinema and progressing with the industry’s expectations without compromising their artistic sensibilities.
The interest should be diverted from sensationalized stories to supporting diverse representation in cinema.