Director Vivek Agnihotri has addressed the accusations made by actress Tanushree Dutta, who claimed he was rude during the filming of ‘Chocolate’. Dutta alleged that Agnihotri made her wear revealing clothes and sit before the crew, even when not actively filming.Agnihotri’s ResponseResponding to criticism, Vivek Agnihotri said on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast that the film industry creates immense pressure on actors to stay successful. He explained that when success doesn’t come, it can lead to frustration and emotional instability, making it difficult for many to remain rational or mentally balanced.He further said that he chooses to forgive his critics and not dwell on their remarks. He prefers to stay away from unnecessary conflict, stating that he doesn’t take such comments seriously and allows people to say what they want without letting it affect him.Tanushree Dutta’s AllegationsIn a past conversation with Faridoon Shahryar, Tanushree had recounted an incident from the sets of Chocolate, where she claimed director Vivek Agnihotri shouted at her and labelled her unprofessional for being five minutes late. She pointed out that there were days when the set wasn’t even ready, yet she was still targeted.Tanushree Dutta also alleged that she was denied basic comfort on set, claiming that despite being given revealing outfits for her role, she wasn’t allowed to rest in her vanity van or cover up with a robe. She stated that the director insisted she remain on set in those clothes, in front of the entire crew.About ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’Released in 2005, ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’ featured prominent actors like Irrfan Khan, Anil Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi, Sunil Shetty, and Tanushree Dutta. The movie was helmed by director Vivek Agnihotri.
