Negativity is only on the TV news channels, not in Bollywood, says Anubhav Sinha

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha says the negative perception about the Hindi film industry has been manufactured on TV news channels and doesn’t hold any weight among fans.

Ever since actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in June, there has been a whirlwind of conspiracy theories regarding Bollywood, from its nepotistic nature to now an alleged drug abuse.

The reporting of TV channels has also come under scanner, with many calling it insensitive and intrusive.

In an interview with PTI, Sinha, who has been critical about the TV news reportage around Bollywood over the last few months, said there was no negativity around the



industry.

“Just look at the TRPs of these TV channels. They don’t matter at all. The negativity is only on the TV news channels. Do you think the fans and admirers on the streets have started feeling any different? No.”

The Thappad director said viewers have started identifying how agendas have been shifting constantly.

“Even they can see through the stories on these news channels and can see how these channels keep shifting their goals: from murder, drugs, to someone missing. They are worthless goals.”

On the work front, Sinha is basking in the glorious reception of his music-video, “Bambai Main Ka Ba”, featuring Manoj Bajpayee.