Chitrangda Singh Calls Housefull 5 ‘Family Entertainer', Reacts To Backlash Over Sexist Humour
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Housefull 5 actor Chitrangda Singh defended the film, saying not every movie can be Airlift and that each film has its own style of humour.
Actress Chitrangda Singh, who was recently seen in Aksha Kumar starrer 'Housefull 5', commented on the film's humour and why there are certain jokes that people 'might not enjoy as much'. After the film's release, a section of audience took to social media to slam the film for its portrayal of women and sexist humour. Now, Chitrangda has reacted to the backlash, and said that each film has its own distinct style of humour.
While speaking with Zoom, Chitrangda said that while Housefull 5 is designed to be a family entertainer, the jokes might not appeal to everyone. She emphasised that each film has its own distinct tone and type of dialogue, much like Hera Pheri, Golmaal, and others. 'I do think Housefull 5 is a family entertainer. Yes, there are jokes and humour that people might not enjoy as much, but I feel every film has its own tone and metre of what the dialogues are and what the tone of the film is. This is that kind of film. Then there's Hera Pheri, Golmaal and many more. Every film has its own metre when it comes to humour," she said.
She further added, 'If you go with your friends, you will have fun. Every family also has different dynamics. It is for you to go and find whether you like it or not. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion, I am not defending anything."
The 49-year-old actress compared then added, 'Adam Sandler's You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Pink Panther have a certain tone of humour. I don't think it should be judged in the same manner. Every film can't be an Airlift, and an Airlift can't be a Housefull 5." She expressed that films should not be judged by the same criteria, highlighting that different films offer different types of entertainment. She said that she wasn't defending the film, but believes that every film has its own place in the entertainment spectrum.
Housefull 5 Director Tarun Mansukhani On Film Being Called Sexist
Meanwhile, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, Housefull 5 director Tarun Mansukhani said that he's choosing to look at the silver lining. 'I feel like that there's a lot of scrutiny on social media. I also believe that scrutiny tends to only happen on successful films. You tend to keep quiet if a film isn't working at all. That's when no one has any opinion and they don't say anything. So, when people are making noise about my film, I actually feel very happy about it."
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 marks the fifth installment in the blockbuster franchise that began in 2010. The film boasts a massive ensemble including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangda Singh and veterans like Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Johny Lever, and Sanjay Dutt. It hit theatres on June 6, 2025.
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