Days after Alia Bhatt's revelation that her husband Ranbir Kapoor asked her to 'Wipe her lipstick' off created a stir on social media, the actor, who is awaiting the release of his next film 'Animal' has finally broken silence over the issue and asserted that he is on the side of the people who are against toxic masculinity. "Recently, I was reading some article about being toxic and something relating to some statement I made and I understand this. And I am on the side of the people who are fighting for the toxic masculinity, if they use me as the face of it, it’s fine because their fight is bigger than just me feeling bad about them having an opinion about what I said", the 'Rockstar actor said while interacting with his fans in a Zoom session.
Ranbir also stated that sometimes a lot of things are written about you as an actor, a lot of opinions are made which are not necessarily true and if you take it for a pinch of salt because I this image of mine which has been created by the movies or the characters I play or by media is something that I don’t own. It’s owned by the public, it’s owned by people who like my work or dislike my work and they are allowed to say anything about me as long as they give my work a chance you know as long as I can prove to them as an actor and that has always been my focus is just to act.
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'Wipe it off'
Alia Bhatt recently created quite a stir on social media when she shared a video where she revealed that during their dating days, Ranbir would occasionally ask her to remove her lipstick because he preferred a more natural look. This candid confession quickly went viral and prompted a strong reaction from netizens who accused Ranbir of being a controlling husband.
The revelation by Alia led to a flurry of discussions on social media, with some users criticizing Ranbir for allegedly being overly controlling, while others appreciated Alia's openness and individuality in her makeup choices. In the video, Alia also demonstrated her unique method of applying lipstick, which she described as unconventional. Instead of the typical method, she would take the lipstick and use her mouth to spread the color across her lips.
She had also disclosed that one of the reasons why she goes for the minimalistic look is because her Ranbir also prefers her to look natural.
Ranbir Gears Up For Animal's Release
'Animal' has been creating a lot of buzz due to its impressive promotional materials like posters, teasers, and songs, which have received a lot of love from the audience. The story of 'Animal' revolves around the dark world of crime and delves into the complicated life of Ranbir's character. He faces inner struggles and self-destructive tendencies, primarily because of his troubled relationship with his father. This film which stars Rashmika Mandana Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor promises to be an intense and gripping experience for viewers. The movie will hit the silver screens on December 1.
