Dibakar Banerjee Says Rich Filmmakers Portraying Poor Lives Is A Gimmick: 'Gore Log Baith Ke Kaale...'

Dibakar Banerjee is known for his innovative storytelling. The filmmaker is getting ready for his upcoming movie Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2, a dark crime comedy. In an interview with ETimes, he talked about how privileged filmmakers handle complex topics. Dibakar stressed the importance of good scriptwriting, personal experiences, and research to ensure that sensitive themes are treated respectfully. He said that it seems insincere when rich filmmakers decide to portray the lives of poor people, transgender individuals, folk singers or beggars.

He said, “It becomes gimmicky when rich filmmakers sitting in their SUVs or high-end cars say, ‘I will tell the story of a poor person, transgender, folk singer, or a beggar.’ So ye tab hota hai jab gore gore log baith ke kaale kaale logo ke liye apni kahani banate hain (So this happens when fair-skinned people narrate their stories for the dark-skinned population).”

Speaking of when one understands the struggles, he said, “But when you are standing on the road, your shirt drenched in sweat, you are feeling a quench, you are waiting for your cab and then you see a beggar, or a folk singer, or a transgender who gets into prostitution for a living, it’s on that road, that the distance and gimmicks are reduced.”

LSD 2 is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2 explores the complexities of relationships and unveils the hidden facets of modern-day love in the era of the Internet. Through a gripping narrative and compelling performances, the film promises to delve deeper into the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of our technologically driven world.

Ekta Kapoor had announced the sequel on the Bigg Boss 16 platform last year. She also revealed that before making Love, Sex, Aur Dhokha, she was asked not to make the film as it would “upset people.” She stated, “It was pretty telling, we are all so shy about our sexuality. I was making shows, and everyone said you’re making these shows, and people are going to be really upset because you have this conservative image on TV. Why are you doing it? But what’s wrong with it? Why do we have to start fitting into these boxes?”