Geeta Kapur criticises followers-based casting in Bollywood, calls it unfair: I really feel dangerous for many who study the craft

Jun 21, 2025 09:32 PM IST

Geeta Kapur expressed her disappointment about folks faking the craft on social media and nonetheless getting forged due to followers.

Choreographer Geeta Kapur, who has helmed the choreography for a number of well-liked movies together with Heyy Babyy, Saathiya, Duplicate, Tees Maar Khan and extra, not too long ago expressed her disappointment in an interview with Hindi Rush over the rising development of casting actors in movies primarily based on their social media following. (Also Read: Geeta Kapur admits some components of actuality exhibits are scripted: ‘Everyone enjoys peeking into others’ lives’)

Geeta Kapur slams hiring actors on the idea of followers in Bollywood.

Geeta Kapur on casting actors primarily based on their following

Geeta feels that the development is unfair however not fully improper, and added, “These days, even recruitment happens based on follower count. It took me 8–10 years to genuinely build 2.3 million followers. And some people just appear overnight with 23 million followers. It’s a different world. That system is something else. I think talent is separate but if someone makes their hold in 15 seconds and grabs your attention, then they are doing something right.”

She added, “There are many talented actors in the industry who truly deserve a chance, but if this is the trend now, it’s unfair, but not wrong. I think it’s unfair for the people who work on their craft. I feel bad for those who actually spend time learning the craft. I’m also amazed by people who manage to convince others they know the craft, without actually knowing it. It’s a very strange circle of life. You put a dancing video, people liked it, and your followers increased. Now, these people say we’ll teach you dance, and people get convinced and go to them. You don’t see their experience, but just the viral dance. It’s very screwed up.”

Geeta additionally recalled how folks used to supply her the chance to open a dance academy in her title and wished her to show, however at the moment, she was busy. She revealed that many additionally provided her to simply be the face of the academy, however she rejected it as a result of she felt prefer it was dishonest.

About Geeta Kapur

Geeta is a famend Indian choreographer and tv character greatest identified for her work in Bollywood and actuality dance exhibits. Starting as an assistant to choreographer Farah Khan, Geeta gained fame choreographing quite a few hit songs throughout a long time together with Sheila Ki Jawani, Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam and extra. Often known as “Geeta Maa” by her followers and actuality present contestants, she has judged well-liked dance exhibits like Dance India Dance, Super Dancer, and India’s Best Dancer, and is admired for her emotional reference to dancers.