Ameesha Patel is making headlines once again due to controversial statements she made during interviews while promoting her upcoming film, Gadar 2.In her latest interview, the actress expressed her opposition to homosexuality and criticized the content available on streaming platforms.
During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Ameesha Patel stated that today’s children cannot watch shows and movies on streaming platforms because they depict “homosexuality, gay-lesbianism.” She emphasized that Gadar 2 is a tribute to a bygone era of clean entertainment on screen, focusing on emotions and values that she believes are lacking in current OTT (over-the-top) content.
The popular actor’s homophobic remarks sparked controversy, as she claimed that people are yearning for good, wholesome cinema that can be enjoyed by multiple generations.She argued that OTT platforms fail to provide this kind of content, mentioning scenes depicting homosexuality and gay-lesbian relationships that necessitate shielding children’s eyes or restricting their access to such platforms.
Ameesha Patel continued to praise her film, referring to it as a response to the shortcomings of contemporary cinema.She highlighted the presence of heart-wrenching emotions, music, dialogues, and action in Gadar 2, embodying the escapist entertainment Bollywood is renowned for creating.
Directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2 is scheduled to be released on August 11, coinciding with India’s Independence Day.
Ameesha Patel has also acted in a few Telugu movies in addition to her Bollywood career.She made her debut in Telugu cinema with the film “Badri” in 2000, opposite actor Pawan Kalyan.She followed it with movies like “Nani” and “Narasimhanaidu.” While her primary focus has been Bollywood, she has made notable appearances in the Telugu film industry as well.