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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I have stopped feeling bad or good...": Ram Gopal Varma doesn't feel anything about critics; reveals the deep meaning behind the title 'Saaree'
Ram Gopal Varma , the avant-garde filmmaker, has always stood firm on his decisions and is acclaimed for his work. While critics have expressed mixed reviews of his production's latest release, 'Saaree,' the 63-year-old declared that he has stopped thinking about good or bad response, citing that criticism is a part of the industry. Ram Gopal Varma's latest release 'Saaree' In an interview with Free Press Journal, Varma was asked about the ideation and response of 'Saaree,' which was released in theatres quite a while ago and has now been released on OTT. When asked about how he came up with the idea for the film, the 'Satya' director said that he heard a lot of stories about social media connections that are formed without knowing each other's backgrounds. However, the connections can soon turn obsession and a dangerous entanglement. 'A famous case happened in South India about a few years ago where a guy, after getting in touch with a girl on social media, went to the extent of becoming so dangerous that he wanted to eliminate everyone who was between them,' he said. Why is the title 'Saaree'? The title might be a word, but it has layers of meaning in it. Varma explained that the title 'Saaree' came up for two reasons: one, where the stalker sees the girl when she is in a saree, and the other refers to the provocative narrative of what the girl might be wearing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Certainly, in the context, the incident occurs despite the girl's traditional attire. "I have stopped feeling bad or good" Furthermore, claiming that he doesn't get worked up over the critics, RGV stated, 'I think, especially because I've been for a long time, I have stopped feeling bad or good about anything. I have realised it's a part of being in the industry.' Ram Gopal Varma supports OTT platforms ... Meanwhile, Varma praised OTT platforms, citing that it's an advantage to both filmmakers and audiences. 'If you look at it today, most of the foreign films or maybe other language films, you don't even know when it was released, but years later, you discover that film. So, I think it's a great opportunity for any filmmaker, not only me,' he said, before adding, 'OTT platforms are the biggest advantage for both filmmakers and audiences. For the audience, it gives them enough time to discover whatever they might like, irrespective of when it was released in the theatres.'
India.com
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ram Gopal Varma breaks his silence on Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversy - 'There are many factors...'
Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga had a falling out over the latter's demand for an 8-hour shift in the film 'Spirit'. The spat between the two stars sparked a heated debate on work-life balance in the film industry. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has given his opinion on the debate and said that the issue has been blown out of proportion. What Is The Spirit Controversy? Earlier, it was said that Deepika Padukone might be seen opposite Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's action film 'Spirit'. However, at the beginning of the year, news came that she had left the project. Many people claimed that she had put conditions of 8-hour shifts, a share in the film's profits and not speaking dialogues in Telugu, which the filmmaker did not agree to. However, the entire controversy was limited to the demand for an 8-hour shift. What Did Ram Gopal Varma Say On The Matter? In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma gave his opinion on the controversy and the demand for an 8-hour shift. Ram Gopal Varma said, 'When it comes to the shift timings of the actors, it is an agreement between two people. Everyone has the right to say their point and the other has the right to reject it.' He further continued, 'In my opinion, the whole thing between Deepika and Sandeep was blown out of proportion, because I can say I want to work for 23 hours and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. It is their choice. But how can one person force another person to do something? They can agree to work with each other or not, but this thing was just blown out of proportion in the media.' It Is Not Practical Speaking further, RGV mentioned that the demand for limited shifts is not practical. He said, 'It is not practical to have limited shifts for actors, because filmmaking depends on many external factors. It depends on many factors. The director may need a specific lighting. He may need to coordinate with another actor or change the location. There can be many factors.'
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ram Gopal Varma on Deepika Padukone vs Sandeep Reddy Vanga row: ‘Actor can say I want to work only for 1 hour'
Deepika Padukone created quite a stir in the industry and became a topic of discussion after she walked out of the much-talked-about Sandeep Reddy Vanga project, Spirit. It was said that they had a disagreement over the actress's demand for an 8-hour working shift, which led to her exit. Many celebrities have spoken about the matter now, and the latest one is Ram Gopal Varma, who feels this whole thing was very exaggerated. Ram Gopal Varma on Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga controversy Talking to Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma quipped that the discussion about fixed shift timings for actors is an agreement between two people. Each of them has the right to say what they want, and the other one can refuse if they wish to. The filmmaker further added that the whole thing between Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga was a very exaggerated thing, in his opinion. "Because I can say, I want to work for 23 hours, and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. That's their call. But how can one human being force another human being to do something? And they can agree to work or not work with each other… But that thing was just kind of blown up in the media," RGV concluded. Sandeep Reddy Vanga-Deepika Padukone controversy For the unversed, Deepika Padukone had agreed to be a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film after she loved the way her part was written. However, just a matter of days after the news of her inclusion sank in, it was reported that Deepika had walked out of the project. According to sources, the Bajirao Mastani actress decided to part ways from the venture due to the failure of the producers and directors to meet her demands. The details that came out revealed that Deepika had apparently quoted a remuneration of Rs 40 crore from the makers, whereas they were only interested in paying her Rs 20 crore. Additionally, the actress wanted her schedule fixed, providing her adequate time for personal life. About Ram Gopal Varma's OTT thriller Ram Gopal Varma's thriller Saree just released on Lionsgate Play on June 27. It is written and presented by him and directed by Giri Krishna Kamal. The film stars Satya Yadau and Aaradhya Devi. The story revolves around a photographer who becomes obsessed with a woman whom he sees in a saree.
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ram Gopal Varma REACTS to Deepika Padukone's demand for fixed shift hours: 'It depends on so many factors'
Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit has caused a lot of controversy lately. The actress reportedly was not on the same page regarding an 8-hour work shift, which led to her sudden exit from the Prabhas starrer. And now, notable filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared his thoughts on the matter. RGV addresses Deepika Padukone's demand for fixed work hours Speaking with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma explained that when the matter is about fixed working hours, the matter should be between what the actor can do and what the director needs for his film. In his words, 'When it comes to having fixed shift timings for actors, I really think that it is an agreement between two people. Each of them has a right to say what they want, and the other one has a right to refuse.' Ram Gopal Varma talks about factors influencing fixed work hours Moving on with his statement, the filmmaker then discussed the conditions that need to be kept in mind when it comes to actors demanding fixed working hours. He added, '...It depends on so many factors. The director might need a particular light. He might want some combination of another actor, or maybe the location is not available. There are too many factors which can factor in.' When Rashmika Mandanna commented on Deepika's working hours debate Previously, Rashmika Mandanna had voiced her opinion on the ongoing controversy over Deepika Padukone's dismissal of long working hours. The Pushpa 2 starlet began by highlighting how matters like working hours should always be a part of clear communication between the actor and director before beginning to shoot. Rashmika further added that when it comes to her, she's ready to work all kinds of shifts, since she believes that is what her work demands of her. In her words, 'I do work in multiple industries, like the South – Telugu, Kannada, or Tamil, where we work 9 am to 6 pm. In Hindi, it's a 9 am to 9 pm shift. I am open to both because this is what my film requires.'
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ram Gopal Varma talks about Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit row: ‘It was very exaggerated'
The stir surrounding Deepika Padukone's reported exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit due to her demand for an 8-hour shift ignited a heated debate about work-life balance in the film industry. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the discussion, stating that the issue has been blown out of proportion. Ram Gopal Varma spoke up about the much discussed conflict between actor Deepika Padukone and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. RGV on Sandeep-Deepika's Spirit row Some time back, it was said that Deepika is in talks to star opposite Prabhas in Spirit, the upcoming action film directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, earlier this year, it was reported that she left the project, with many claiming that she had demanded an 8-hour workday, a share in the film's profits, and requested not to deliver her dialogues in Telugu – conditions which allegedly did not sit well with the filmmaker. The whole stir led to a debate around an8-hour shift for actors. During a conversation with Hindustan Times, Ram Gopal Varma spoke about the controversy and the demand for fixed shift hours. 'When it comes to having fixed shift timings for actors, I really think that it is an agreement between two people. Each of them has a right to say what they want, and the other one has a right to refuse,' says RGV, whose thriller Saaree was released on Lionsgate Play recently. The filmmaker continues, 'The whole thing (between Deepika and Sandeep) was a very exaggerated thing in my opinion. Because I can say, I want to work for 23 hours, and the actor can say I want to work only for one hour. That's their call. But how can one human being force another human being to do something? And they can agree to work or not work with each other… But that thing was just kind of blown up in the media.' On demand for fixed shift hours The filmmaker, who is known for making projects such as Satya, Shool, Bhoot and Killing Veerappan, believes that having fixed shift hours for actors isn't practical due to the unpredictable nature of filmmaking, which relies on various external factors. 'That's because it depends on so many factors. The director might need a particular light. He might want some combination of another actor, or maybe the location is not available. There are too many factors which can factor in,' he explains his thought. On his project coming on OTT Written and presented by Ram Gopal Varma and directed by Giri Krishna Kamal, Saaree premiered on Lionsgate Play on June 27. The film follows the story of Kittu, played by Satya Yadu, a photographer who becomes obsessed with a woman played by Aaradhya Devi, whom he sees in a saree, an image that consumes him completely. Talking about the response to the film, RGV shares, 'The film deals with the issue around how social media can influence. How people get in touch with each other without knowing any backgrounds, and they get into relationships… And what dangers it can cause.' Is the audience on OTT any different from the people going to the theatres? 'Both are two different mediums. We have this habit of generalising the audience. Some people like to see some films in the theatre and some like to watch them at home. One can't generalise it because every platform and every avenue has its own audience,' he ends.
