Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali opened up about the contentious issue of the casting couch in Bollywood. In a candid statement at IFFI Goa, the director addressed the widespread perception that compromising personal boundaries can lead to professional success in the industry.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali known for making films like Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha, Netflix’s Chamkila and others, recently spoke about the casting couch in Bollywood. The director shared that the perception that compromising will lead the way to success in showbiz is a myth.

Imtiaz Ali has come under criticism for his remarks on the casting couch in Bollywood, with filmmaker-writer Vinta Nanda accusing him of speaking on behalf of women. In response to the backlash, Ali clarified that his comments were misunderstood.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who discussed the safety of women on set and casting couch in Bollywood at the 55th IFFI, has issued a clarification regarding his comments.

Filmmaker and writer Vinta Nanda has strongly criticized director Imtiaz Ali for his remarks on women's safety and the casting couch in the film industry during a session at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.