“From the beginning, it was a battle between ‘Khadan’ and ‘Shontan’. Later, ‘Bahurupi’ joined the battle. How did Dev face this new situation?”
“Since the release of ‘Khadan’, Dev’s triumph at the box office began, but there was no shortage of controversy around the film. The battle between ‘Khadan’ and ‘Shontan’ started right from the release. This battle became more intense when allegations were made that Raj Chakraborty’s promotional tactics caused ‘Khadan’ to lag behind. Some quarters claimed that due to Raj’s approach, ‘Khadan’ had lost ground. However, Raj Chakraborty himself later said that these accusations were merely misunderstandings.
Additionally, there were allegations that Ritwik Chakraborty had attacked Dev. Ritwik clarified that his comments were only aimed at certain social media critics and not intended to attack anyone personally. Despite his explanation, trolling and counter-attacks continued on social media. The controversy escalated to the point where it became the topic of discussion and debate not only on social media but also in the film industry.
Finally, after the incident, superstar Dev opened up. In an interview with Anandabazar, Dev said, ‘It was said about me that when a movie is bad, it needs the most promotion. A director friend once told me this. At that time, when you all wanted to know my opinion, I didn’t comment. But I’ve always believed that work answers all questions. So I don’t worry about trolling or criticism. My work will speak for me, and that’s what I have always done.'”
“He further said, ‘Those who used to troll me in the past, today they buy tickets on the first day to watch my film. This is my biggest achievement.'”
Dev’s comment reflects his strong self-confidence and unwavering support for his work. Even amidst trolling and criticism, how he has managed to maintain his position is a remarkable example.
Dev’s statement sends a clear message about trolling and attacks on social media. His only goal is to answer all questions through his work and gain the trust of the audience. In this interview, Dev clearly articulated this philosophy.
But the story doesn’t end there. Recently, there have been allegations of inappropriate attacks on Shibprasad Mukherjee, the actor and director of ‘Bahurupi’, and his wife, Jinia Sen, by Dev’s fans. These attacks included offensive and sexually inappropriate memes about Jinia Sen, which quickly spread and went viral on social media.
Regarding this, superstar Dev told Anandabazar, ‘This is neither my contribution, nor my film’s, nor my team’s. I don’t want anyone to troll anyone. But in today’s social media era, where everyone becomes a target of trolling at some point or another, I feel especially saddened to be tagged in this. I never encourage such actions.’
Dev’s statement not only clarifies his perspective on trolling but also reflects his sense of social responsibility. Despite his position and influence in the film industry, he does not wish to be part of any attack or negativity, which is consistent with his position and viewpoint.
Meanwhile, allegations have been made against Dev’s fans for spreading ‘half-naked-distorted’ pictures of Shibprasad Mukherjee’s wife. Following this incident, Shibprasad, along with his wife, approached the police on Wednesday. Producer Rana Sarkar, Rudranil Ghosh, and actress Ritabhari Chakraborty condemned these indecent attacks.”
