Visibility wars in Bollywood aren’t just about screen minutes. In Tamannaah's Bahubali editing controversy, her portions were chopped and her presence downplayed, yet she still led promotions [1]. That clash—between actual screen time and perceived star power—drives momentum almost as much as release dates.
• On-screen reality vs outsider perception — The post casts Tamannaah as an outsider despite years of success, calling out “the sad plight of outsider heroines” with no backing [1]. The thread notes Rajamouli gave full narration to Tamannaah and others, underscoring how editing decisions can fuel debates about who truly carries a film [1].
• Paparazzi culture and privacy — In Kareena's world, she is tagged as “the despo pap queen” and her car-to-gate moments—“Car to Gate Sashay”—are cited as proof that paps feed visibility [2]. The clip of Saif telling paps, “why don’t you come into my bed room,” shows the push-pull between privacy and publicity [2]. Add Malaika and Taimur's presence as PR talk points, and the narrative becomes part of career momentum [2].
Bottom line: a star’s momentum isn’t just about minutes on screen; it’s a choreography of editing choices and paparazzi visibility that can redefine public perception.
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Tamanna's portions are chopped, her presence is ignored in all possible way, still she's made to promote the film. This kind of clownery will be seen only in Indian cinema.
Debate over Bahubali editing reveals Tamannaah's screen time, outsider vs insider status, and whether promotions justify limited on-screen presence overall.
View sourceKareena the despo pap queen 👸 - Car to Gate Sashay (Runner up Malaika)
Discusses Kareena-Saif pap culture, privacy battles, rival stars, baby paparazzi, and how Bollywood fuels celebrity pap access and public image
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