Arunoday Singh on Sunny Leone: "For Me, She is Like Any Other Co-star"
: Despite the intense and often steamy nature of their scenes, Arunoday dismissed the "buzz" around them as simply part of his job as an actor. Sunny herself described Arunoday as a "goofball" on set, noting that they often had fun and shared high-fives after completing serious or intimate takes.
As the lead of Apharan (Voot Select), Arunoday Singh was an early adopter of long-form streaming content. He credits OTT with liberating actors from the constraints of the censor board and the star system . Arunoday Singh on Sunny Leone: "For Me, She
The immense talk about her worked in favor of the film's success.
Sunny Leone herself described Singh as a "goofball" on set. They reportedly shared many laughs and "high-fives" between serious takes, creating a comfortable environment for their intimate scenes. He credits OTT with liberating actors from the
For the industry, his message is clear: The era of the "Safe Film" is over. The viewer has the remote, the mouse, and the power to skip. The only way to win is to be honest.
Arunoday consistently defended the nature of Jism 2 . "The film is a marketing genius," he told PTI, acknowledging the hype but insisting on the quality of the script. He added, "She (Sunny) is very beautiful. I don't judge anyone by the work the person has done in the past. She may be a porn star but 'Jism 2' is not a porn film. People should keep that in mind". In a separate interview, he elaborated on the film's substance, noting, "I liked the whole tortured love triangle theme that the film carries... Pooja Bhatt has truly explored how lust, love and jealousy can cross boundaries". They reportedly shared many laughs and "high-fives" between
Despite the explicit nature of the marketing campaign, the actual cinematic product had to conform to the strict regulations of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Singh pointed out this paradox just before the release.
The conversation about Arunoday's comments on Sunny Leone continues to rage on social media and in the film industry. While some people have praised Arunoday for his progressive views, others have criticized him for promoting an adult film star.