Lately, a blind item shared by The Opinionated Indian claimed that a big political movement has been getting traction from a few celebrities and quite a lot of social media influencers. It also says that some people are supposedly talking up because of personal convictions, while others have reportedly been pitched pretty lucrative deals to share posts supporting the cause, you know. The write-up, moreover, hinted that an indie filmmaker is going about it carefully, like staying cautious, because he’s worried about professional repercussions if he openly mentions the ones he thinks are to blame.
Blind Item
Unless you have been living under a rock, you must be aware of a huge political protest being underway at the national capital. Many influencers, actors, celebs from various fields have come out in support of this movement. As per a source, it is an open secret that many creators have been offered money in exchange for their reels espousing support for the cause. But not all are doing it just for the money. This indie filmmaker was once the poster boy of the leftist lobby. But a case on the lines of MeToo was enough to silence him. That explains why he posted in support of the cause, but wouldn’t dare to name the politicians he wants to seek accountability from. He knows that the moment he speaks out, his career & image will be finished.
The blind item says that this filmmaker used to be seen as one of the strongest voices pushing for progressive causes, and, well, he rarely shied away from making political statements. But then, after he found himself right at the center of serious allegations a few years back, he has reportedly become a lot more guarded, in a way that’s hard to miss.
As per the report, even though he keeps showing support for the causes he genuinely believes in, he now avoids directly taking on powerful political figures. The reason given is that he fears it could permanently wreck whatever is left of his industry standing. Also, the report adds that his recent social media activity mirrors this balancing act. Instead of openly confronting people he thinks should be held responsible, he has apparently chosen a more cautious route by backing the movement without naming names.
Whether this restraint is coming from real worry about professional repercussions or if it is just a strategic move is still anyone’s guess. And to be clear, the blind item claims are unverified sit is all speculation for now.
Our Guess
Filmmaker: Anurag Kashyap
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