Vidyut questions trend of star power dictating Bollywood

Vidyut Jammwal seems unhappy with the lack of representation given to his film at the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar announcement event. He feels Bollywood is still influenced by stars and star power over equal representation.

Mumbai:Actor Vidyut Jammwal feels Bollywood is still influenced by stars and star power over equal representation, and says it is a "long road ahead" for change.

He pointed out the difference and disbalance in reference to a big announcement by a streaming platform, scheduled for Monday afternoon, through a virtual event with participation by Bollywood stars including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Varun Dhawan.

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"A BIG announcement for sure!! 7 films scheduled for release but only 5 are deemed worthy of representation. 2 films, receive no invitation or intimation. It's a long road ahead. THE CYCLE CONTINUES," he tweeted.

On the work front, he will be seen in Khuda Haafiz, a romantic action thriller helmed by Faruk Kabir.

With inputs from IANS