'Kesari: Chapter 2' Director Defends Ananya Panday, Amid Criticism, Says 'The Audience Was...'

Kesari: Chapter 2 has recieved immense love and critical acclaim upon its release. While the cast is basking in the success of the film, Ananya Panday's performance as 'Dilreet Gill' has left the audience unimpressed. The actress is being criticised for her acting and dialect in the film, and now the director, Karan Singh Tyagi, has come forward to defend her.

Kesari: Chapter 2 director, Karan Singh Tyagi defends Ananya Panday

Karan Singh Tyagi sat for an interview with News18, where he addressed the criticism directed towards Ananya Panday for her performance in the film. Karan revealed that there is so much love that Ananya's character, 'Dilreet Gill' has earned, that he would rather focus on that than the negatives. He recalled a screening that took place in Hyderabad and cited what happened as an example to the love the actress has received. 

Karan Singh Tyagi revealed that a screening took place in Hyderabad, and people shared videos from the event with him. He recalled how the audience applauded at Ananya's entry scene in the film, as she was the only female lawyer in the room filled with men. Karan called this the perfect response to the negativity that has been surfacing over Ananya's performance. He was quoted as saying:

"The audiences have given her character so much love that I would like to look at the positive. I would like to look at the love that she’s getting. Two days ago, there was a screening in Hyderabad. Some people sent me videos from there. The audience was clapping at her entry scene. She was one female lawyer in a room filled with men. And that in itself is the perfect response to all the negative comments."

Karan Singh Tyagi addresses the hate comments

In the same conversation, Karan Singh Tyagi, addressed the hate comments being circulating in the media. He revealed that he is extremely disappointment at the current social media age, where unnecessary hate has become common. He added that while he appreciates the creative criticism, as it allows them to improve, the comments sometimes carry unnecessary hate. He was quoted as saying:

"That’s the age we’re living in. People jump to conclusions very easily. There are clickbait headlines written, but as they say, kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. We just have to put our head down and work. I'm all for dissent and criticism because that gives you the opportunity to learn. But I see very unnecessary hate on social media today, which tends to become toxic certain times. It's tragic! This is the ill-effect of social media and we've to learn to live it with."

Karan Singh Tyagi revealed why he chose Ananya Panday for the role of 'Dilreet Gill'

Karan Singh Tyagi also addressed why he chose Ananya Panday for Kesari: Chapter 2. He revealed that he was moved by the actress' performance in Gehraiyaan, which led him to offer her the role of 'Dilreet Gill'. He praised her dedication to the film, Kesari: Chapter 2 and even recalled how she underwent over a year of dialect training, closely studying the mannerisms of female lawyers. The director added that Ananya also visited the Bombay High Court to observe a female lawyer in action, as a part of her preparation.

What are your thoughts on Karan Singh Tyagi's revelations?

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