Can actors and journalists be friends? – Entertainment News, Firstpost

Here is what it is: Kangana accused Justin Rao, journalist for Press Trust of India for leading a "smear campaign" against him because he had criticized his alleged cinematic clbadic Manikarnika . Rao replied by saying that she was talking to him from a position of power, which was unfair. She then called her a "friend" instead, with whom she shared a long lunch in her vanity. She felt that her friendship was betrayed here; and Rao has denied this many times (lunch and friendship). After this stormy exchange, Kangana's sister, Rangoli Chandel, official spokesman for the actor on social media, went to Twitter to criticize Justin.

Beyond the crash, Kangana and her sister now tend to attract attention by attacking someone. an interesting and secular debate at stake here. When it 's about being friends with an actor, about a story, how much is too much? Where does the ethical line end? In this age of social media, digital journalism based on algorithms and frantic blogs, is there a line?

It's true that There was a time when journalists were considered as friends of movie stars.Movie magazines have focused on accessing the stars in their personal spaces and have talked at length about love, life, cinema and art. everything else, and these glossies have nurtured dreams of clever existence for the readers, both entertaining and offering a glimpse into a star's life (even accidentally).

But the last two decades have been marked by an ocean of change. explosion and the proliferation of media, journalists have grown exponentially. It was the same for publicists to publish and publish stories around their stars. How then does access to a celebrity change the journalist's status?

Rajeev Masand, who has been interviewing actors, filmmakers and international celebrities for more than two decades, has a clear point of view on friendship with film people. "If you are a critic and a journalist, there should be no unconditional loyalty or friendship; and I do not think there can be any. Friend is a word used quite vaguely. My observation was that this misunderstanding that one is a friend of an actor, just because you've had lunch or spent some time together, arrives with reporters. This does not happen so much with an actor. In my opinion, this is harmful because you expose yourself to disappointment because they are not your friends. And why should they be (your friend?) Why wait for that? The only expectation of an actor, is that he gives you a good interview and tells you the truth, "he says.

Despite the cinema and the meeting of stars during all this time, no actor has yet visited the cinema. Rajeev at home, he has never used them casually. He kept his personal space away from the professional.

On the contrary, Bharti Dubey, with more than 25 years of experience in the field of entertainment stories, has forged deep friendships within the film fraternity. "After spending 27 years in the film industry, I have friends. Raveena Tandon and Salman Khan are my friends for life; In fact, I can not interview a few stars because an issue of objectivity arises. I have filmmakers who are my friends for years and years. But it's up to you to decide. finally, there is always a line. The lines can get blurry with years of interactions, but you have to draw your boundaries, "she observes.

Bharti has often crossed paths with celebrities account, but has never faced rudeness. "I was thrown off the shelf when an actor and his mother came to sue me for misquoting me; what I did not do. Aamir Khan did not speak for 7 years, but he has been cordial since. Mr. Bachchan mistreated me on his blog. But in each case, I held my land and the management supported me in this regard. "

Baradwaj Rangan, who has been following Tamil cinema, telegu, kannada and malayalam for decades, offers an interesting perspective. When it comes to interactions and networking with movie people, behaviors tend to be similar. "In any profession, as in film journalism, it is necessary to cultivate contacts rather than keep a distance. This happens in business and in all areas. When you interact with someone at one time or another, a certain level of comfort develops. I would not call that a friendship. I write a book about Mani Ratnam, so I've been interacting with him for over 6 months now. At the same time, your priority must be your job. So, if I do not like a movie and I have a certain level of comfort with someone, I send it by SMS to tell him (before my criticism is published). Some people take it in a sporty way and others take it in a difficult way. But as long as you're clear, everything is fine, "he says.

Rangan consulted the scripts and wrote for the screen. He did not like Mani Ratnam's latest film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and said so much. "It 's sometimes happened to me to consult a screenplay, but to write a criticism of the type" this movie does not work, "simply because that' s what happened. I do not think that a distance (between a star and a journalist) should necessarily be kept as this can create a kind of strange tension, but you must be aware of your position. In Cannes, journalists and filmmakers, as well as actors, meet all the time during evenings and galas. It does not seem to affect their work, "he concludes.

The publicists currently controlling access to the stars, it can be tempting to get a feel for a celebrity while breaking the bread. However, the fact that this becomes a ground of attack against a scribe seems to come from a feeling of self-defense.

"It's a little strange to say that this reporter had lunch with him," says Rajeev. "Just as it is wrong on the part of a journalist to expect to be friends with an actor, I think it's absolutely wrong if an actor shares his lunch with a reporter (as a courtesy ), it is not allowed to goal and report. I think there should be a line because these are your professional contacts. You can be polite, courteous and warm, but no one should confuse him with his friends, "he concludes."

Kangana Ranaut at the press conference Judgmentall Hai Kya.

Cases of misuse of personal access are also visible, that is why the filter of the publicists has become encompbading. In some cases, journalists have used out-of-register conversations to their advantage. "There have been cases; like when a very old actor had recently mentioned that a journalist had abused the access that had been given to him. This journalist had wine and shared lunch, but he then published an article about his health on the front page of a newspaper, even though he had been informed that he should not talk about it. " , recalls Bharti Dubey. "Although Kangana and Rangoli have become bullies," she explains.

A group of journalists decided to launch an organized demonstration against the behavior of Kangana Ranaut with the producer Ekta Kapoor. Until then, the positions of power remain firmly anchored in favor of the star.

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Publication Date: 10 Jul 2019 08:23
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Date Updated: Jul 10, 2019 09:11:00 IST

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