I have not written on Bollywood but as former city editor of Bombay Times (pre paid news era) here's my two paisa take on #SSR death and #KanganaRanawat interview.
1: Bollywood is about groups. Journos HAVE to be in these groups, do interviews, get stars for award shows
1: Bollywood is about groups. Journos HAVE to be in these groups, do interviews, get stars for award shows
2: Movies have massive promotion budgets. Too much money rides on big launches. You cannot be on wrong side
3: There is NO journalism. Marketing guys don't like bad reviews. Happy interviews
4: Mid level actor can get a journo sacked for damaging story. Seen it twice
3: There is NO journalism. Marketing guys don't like bad reviews. Happy interviews
4: Mid level actor can get a journo sacked for damaging story. Seen it twice
The circle is now facing biggest backlash and their only defence is - #KanganaRanawat is crazy. Mad. Revengeful. Can't be trusted. Senior editors have been speaking in private this way.'No one is responding, becoz not worth it' is the defence on silence of the biggies. Smart move
No one wants to wear a reporter's hat for a few minutes 2 understand the issues raised. Can't blame them. All they do is behave like fan boys/girls pushed by PR. There is no Ronan Farrow here to investigate. The police investigation, I fear, will be inconclusive.
