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.

Filmmaker Vinta Nanda, who had accused actor Alok Nath in the #MeToo movement, slammed director Imtiaz Ali on Friday after he spoke about casting couch and women's safety in the film industry. She also questioned why was he chosen to speak on behalf of women.

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 recently faced backlash for his comments on the safety of women on sets and on the casting couch at IFFI Goa. Filmmaker-writer Vinta Nanda criticised his remarks and questioned why he was chosen to speak on behalf of women.

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.