As Bollywood classic ‘Khalnayak’ completes 30 years since its release,
director Subhash Ghai reminisces about the film’s journey and impact on
Indian cinema. However, he expressed his astonishment at the time when the
song ‘Choli ke peeche’ faced severe criticism and was labeled as vulgar.
Ghai defends the song, stating that it was an artistic expression of the
character’s emotions and had no intentions of objectification. He believes
the controversy overshadowed the film’s overall message and cinematic
brilliance. The milestone anniversary has rekindled discussions on
censorship and artistic freedom, as fans celebrate the enduring legacy of
‘Khalnayak’ despite the controversies it weathered.
director Subhash Ghai reminisces about the film’s journey and impact on
Indian cinema. However, he expressed his astonishment at the time when the
song ‘Choli ke peeche’ faced severe criticism and was labeled as vulgar.
Ghai defends the song, stating that it was an artistic expression of the
character’s emotions and had no intentions of objectification. He believes
the controversy overshadowed the film’s overall message and cinematic
brilliance. The milestone anniversary has rekindled discussions on
censorship and artistic freedom, as fans celebrate the enduring legacy of
‘Khalnayak’ despite the controversies it weathered.
