‘Lust Stories 3’ directors blame ‘gatekeepers’ for backlash to bold films

Filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane and Shakun Batra recently addressed the negative reactions often directed at Hindi movies that delve into topics like sexuality, passion, physical closeness, and betrayal. According to Motwane, modern audiences—especially younger demographics—possess a much higher receptivity to these themes than is commonly believed. Meanwhile, Batra pointed out that inflexible moral standards still heavily influence public responses. Additionally, both directors emphasized the significance of creative purpose, explaining how daring subject matter can successfully evolve into profound and lyrical cinematic narratives.