Reddit Questions Why Alia, Hrithik Were Criticised For Skin Darkening In Films But Vikrant Massey Wasn’t In 12th Fail
They do have a point!
If you’ve been keeping up with recent film releases, you’ve likely heard about the breakthrough movie of 2023, “12th Fail,” featuring Vikrant Massey in the lead role and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film proved to be a massive blockbuster, earning widespread acclaim for both Massey and VVC. However, like any successful production, “12th Fail” hasn’t been immune to criticism. Redditors, in particular, have raised questions about why Vikrant Massey didn’t face the same level of scrutiny as actors like Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan did for darkening their skin for specific film roles. Read on to see what Redditors have to say.
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A Reddit user kicked off the conversation, pointing out that Hrithik and Alia faced backlash for darkening their skin in “Super 30,” “Mohenjo Daro,” and “Udta Punjab,” respectively. However, Vikrant Massey, who underwent a similar transformation for “12th Fail,” seemed to have escaped the same level of scrutiny.
Why did Vikrant not receive criticism for darkening his skin for 12th fail, like Hrithik and Alia did?
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The comments started pouring in, with one user noting that the amount of criticism an actor receives is directly proportional to their fame. It’s a simple equation – more fame, more detractors, more criticism. Vikrant and VVC did face criticism, but it seems to have come from a relatively smaller section of the audience.
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Another user highlighted the fairness (pun intended) of the situation by stating that Vikrant isn’t as fair-skinned as Hrithik or Alia. People seem more lenient when it’s not a drastic change, and Vikrant’s natural skin tone might have played a role in him flying under the radar.
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The discussion took an interesting turn when someone pointed out that the problem lies in the strong preference for fair skin in Indian audiences. Darker-skinned actors already face challenges in the industry, and when roles meant for them are given to fair-skinned actors, it adds to the disparity.
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Some users delved into the logistics of Vikrant’s skin transformation. One user mentioned that according to VVC, Vikrant spent time in Chambal, where the film is set, and the tanning was a natural outcome. Others expressed skepticism, questioning the likelihood of an actor undergoing such a drastic change without it being carefully managed.
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While some users acknowledged the selective nature of the criticism, others questioned the authenticity of the process, wondering if it was a PR stunt or a carefully orchestrated attempt to add realism to the character.
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Another user claimed that even if Vikrant Massey naturally gets sunburnt for a role, as an actor who has to do multiple films a year it is highly unlikely he had done it, and it was for sure all makeup.
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