In a recent conversation on Barkha Dutt’s We The Women series, OTT actress Rasika Dugal made headlines. She said she would never choose to act in a project like Ranbir Kapoor’s blockbuster Animal directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Her comments invited strong reactions online.
Rasika said she avoids stories that celebrate misogyny and toxic masculinity. She added that she can play a character unlike herself, but the politics of the film must match her beliefs. Her stance gained praise from several viewers.
Barkha Dutt shared this part of the discussion on social media. She appreciated Rasika for speaking openly about sensitive themes. She also praised her for avoiding content that promotes misogyny.
However, the internet soon pointed out what many believed were double standards. Users recalled Rasika’s famous role as Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur. They noted that the character was surrounded by violence, abuse, misogyny, and even incestuous elements.
One user posted a sharp comment about her Mirzapur role and questioned her issue with Animal. Social media users also shared screenshots and clips from the web series. They asked why she found Animal problematic but not the brutal depictions in Mirzapur.
Some users defended her stand and offered a different view. They argued that Mirzapur used dark themes to criticise them, while Animal appeared to glorify similar ideas. This contrast sparked a fresh round of debate online.
The discussion has now grown into a larger conversation about the Indian entertainment industry. Viewers are questioning whether actors can separate their roles from the overall message of the film or series they work in. The debate continues to evolve across social platforms.
She was literally fucking her husband, father-in-law, and the servant at the same time in Mirzapur and she has a problem with Animal?@imvangasandeep will die laughing after seeing this. https://t.co/3AFH7GUYpU
— Wokeflix (@wokeflix) December 2, 2025
