India Today Entertainment Desk · Technology · 2026-09-05
It was derogatory: Hanuman Ansh director recalls bitter OTT rejection
It was derogatory: Hanuman Ansh director recalls bitter OTT rejection. Chaturvedi explained why the manner in which his work was rejected did not sit well with him. He said the language used was derogatory and reflected a certain “narrative” in the minds of those criticising his work. following the sleeper-hit success of the film, the director called out the Hindi film industry for ignoring the extraordinary legacy of Neem Karoli Baba. Vishal Chaturvedi said an OTT platform rejected his pitch for Hanuman Ansh in derogatory terms. He said the snub strengthened his resolve to tell Neem Karoli Baba's story in cinemas.
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