Impressive Dharana Durga has a message for those who question her role as a mother and sister
After a promotional clip went viral, influencer Dharana Durga said that she is ignoring the trolling over her casting in Maa Behen. The episode has reignited the debate over how digital creators are viewed when they enter mainstream cinema.
Influencer and content creator Dharana Durga responds to criticism over her casting in Netflix mother sisterDays after a viral paparazzi clip from the film’s promotion sparked a new debate about content creators entering mainstream cinema.
talking to ndtvDharana made it clear that she was not paying attention to online chatting. Dismissing the criticism, she said she was focusing on enjoying an important moment in her career. She said, “I’m just ignoring them because whatever they want to say, let them say it. I’ve already lived my dream. I’m living it.”
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Referring to trolling, Dharana further said, “If you want to say something then go ahead. You will speak, what else can you do sitting at home?”
Why did Dharna Durga’s casting become a topic of discussion?
Recently this debate gained momentum after a video of a promotional event mother sister Went viral on social media. The clip showed Madhuri Dixit, Trupti Dimri and Dharna posing together for the photographers, before the paparazzi started calling for solo pictures of Madhuri and Trupti.
As the photo session continued, Dharna quietly stepped aside while the two actors remained in front of the camera. The moment soon became a topic of discussion online, with many users questioning whether content creators face extra scrutiny during transitions in films.
The discussion soon moved beyond the viral clip, with some social media users debating whether the creators were being chosen for their talent or because of their online following.
What did director Suresh Triveni say?
During the promotion of the film, director Suresh Triveni pushed back against suggestions that the creators were being cast primarily because of their social media reach.
“I think it’s very unfair,” he said, arguing that the term “influencer” is largely a marketing label. Triveni pointed out that artists from different fields impact the audience in different ways, be they digital creators or established film stars.
Were followers the reason behind casting Dharana?
Triveni also rejected claims that Dharana was cast because of her number of followers. The director praised his work as an artist and emphasized that creators who create characters and entertain audiences online are already actors in their own right.
“I’m not so insecure that I’m like, ‘Oh, they have so many million followers, so I’ll cast them.’ Madhuri Dixit, Trupti Dimri and Ravi Kishan are with me in my film. I don’t need those little tricks. He has been selected for this role. It’s as simple as that,” he said.
Directed by Suresh Triveni, mother sister Stars: Madhuri Dixit, Ravi Kishan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Dharana Durga and Arunoday Singh. The film will premiere on Netflix on June 4.