Housefull 5 Sexist Jokes Row | Director Claps Back Amid Controversy: My Lead Boys Are Showing Their But*s

Housefull 5 Sexist Remarks Row: Tarun Mansukhani, the director of Housefull 5, has responded to criticism regarding the film's portrayal of women. Despite its box office success, earning over Rs 200 crore globally, the comedy has faced backlash for its use of sexual innuendos and depiction of female characters in scanty clothing. Mansukhani argues that flawed characters do not necessarily mirror a filmmaker's personal beliefs.

In an interview with Just Too Filmy, Mansukhani defended his work by stating that characters in films are not reflections of the director's life. "Every film, every frame of the character, is not the reflection of the director's life. The character is flawed, sure, but why can't he be flawed? Why can't he be misogynistic or sexist? That is who he is," he said.

Director Addresses Criticism

The director also highlighted that objectification in films isn't limited to female characters. He pointed out that male actors like Dino Morea appear shirtless frequently in the movie without receiving similar criticism. "A lot of people have told me a lot of things about girls being objectified. Dino Morea is shirtless all the time. Nobody says anything. My three lead boys are showing their b*tt. Cheeky, isn't it? But nobody says anything. It is as you wish to see it, and it is fine. As long as you feel about it, sure," he noted.

Mansukhani expressed his disappointment with how film criticism has evolved today. He feels critiques have become more personal rather than focusing on technical aspects or storytelling methods. "I wish they would criticise technique, my storytelling. I wish they criticised other departments they are meant to criticise. Right now, it seems more critical opinions come on a personal basis," he said.

Film's Cast and Setting

Housefull 5 boasts a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa and Soundarya Sharma. The film unfolds on a cruise ship and revolves around a murder mystery plotline.

Mansukhani also mentioned his concern about people discouraging others from watching films during challenging times for the industry. "I have a problem with people who turn around and say, 'Oh, don't watch this film.' Our industry is already going through turbulent times; don't find ways to make it worse," he added.

Despite its controversial content and polarising reception among audiences and critics alike, Housefull 5 continues to draw viewers with its comedic elements intertwined within a whodunit narrative set against an extravagant backdrop.