Zeeshan Job calls Raanjhanaa problematic as Tere Ishq Mein also faced similar response
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub has called Raanjhanaa “problematic” and said that the film promoted aggression in unrequited love and should not be defended. His comments come when Tere Ishq Mein is facing similar criticism and the AI-altered re-release of Raanjhanaa has sparked controversy between Aanand L Rai and Eros.
Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa The film may have performed impressively at the box office in 2013, but the film later faced severe criticism for allegedly glorifying stalking and aggressive unrequited love. Now similar concerns are emerging all around in love with youThis time starring only Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the reaction is unfolding in real time. Actor Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, who had an important role Raanjhanaa and appear in a cameo in love with youhas now addressed the issue openly.
talking to Sheroes TVJob acknowledged that the central character RaanjhanaaThe character played by Dhanush was really problematic. He said, “I didn’t defend it (the film) then, nor will I defend it now. I saw a lot of people coming up with arguments to defend what was shown in it. But I won’t do that. It’s (what is shown) Raanjhanaa) was problematic, and the film publicized it. The addition of aggression to one-sided love should not be celebrated. This is wrong, and anyone who defends it is also wrong.”
He further stressed the need to critically engage with films rather than dismiss them as harmless entertainment. He said, “Many people say that it is just a piece of art and ask us to move on. But that is not right. If something problematic is shown in a film, it is important to discuss about it and criticize it. It is important to have a critical approach to everything. Even if someone is making something right, we should still look at it seriously. Only then will our society move forward.”
The debate comes at a time when Raanjhanaa Used to be Re-released with revised AI-generated endingIn the original 2013 version, Dhanush’s character Kundan dies after being shot, with Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) by his side, However, an AI edit changes the climax – Kundan survives and wakes up in the hospital when Bindiya (Swara Bhaskar) and Murari (Ayyub) shed tears of relief,
The reworked ending has sparked a major controversy between director Aanand L Rai and production house Eros. While the studio has defended the AI changes and claimed its rights over the film’s content, Rai condemned the move, saying it was done without his consent and warning that such interventions set a “dangerous precedent”. In turn, Eros has accused Rai of using the Raanjhanaa IP in his upcoming film in love with youThe conflict is increasing.