Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has stirred up quite a buzz due to its gripping storyline, but its release has been overshadowed by controversies. Recently, Manipur-based actor Bijou Thaangjam accused the film’s makers of unprofessional conduct. He shared his frustration about being considered for a role but later being left out without any communication. Bijou shared his disappointment and said that the handling of the situation felt dismissive and was a waste of his time. “I’m not writing this with any agenda or accusations. I just want to share the reality of how actors like me from the Northeast are often treated by big production houses. Hopefully, this sheds some light on what we face (sic). #Jigra #JigraMovie #AliaBhatt #DivyaKhosla #VasanBala,” he wrote.
The actor has now alleged that he has bene getting a lot of racist DMs. He also called out Alia Bhatt fans.
The irony: I speak up about discrimination & get flooded with racist remarks. Some things never change, huh? I’m as Indian as you, maybe more. To the Alia Bhatt fans, get a life. Ur comments show how small u are. Grateful for all the love & support. #JaiHind #Jigra #JigraMovie pic.twitter.com/BFmRharfd8— Bijou ThaangJam (@BijouThaangjam) October 15, 2024
Taking to X, he wrote, “The irony is truly remarkable. I speak up about discrimination, and suddenly I’m met with a flood of racist and discriminatory remarks. Bravo, well done. It’s almost like your pea-sized brain can’t grasp the concept of equality. But hey, some things never change, right? No wonder people from the Northeast are treated so poorly by some in mainland India. I’m as much, if not more, Indian than you’ll ever be, but sure, keep living in that bubble.”
He also accused Alia Bhatt’s ‘die-hard’ fans. He added, “As an artist and actor, I have the utmost respect and gratitude for my fellow creatives. What I criticized was the flawed system, the hierarchy, and the terrible management. But to all the die-hard Alia Bhatt fans, bhakhts and fanatics, please do me a favor, get a life. Your racist and derogatory comments only prove how little you are as a person. A big thank you to those who’ve shown love and support – let’s not forget that we’re Indian, and it’s diversity we should be celebrating. Jai Hind.”
Alia Bhatt’s Jigra is running in the theatres.
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