Rishab Shetty, who recently won a National Film Award for his 2022 film Kantara, has found himself embroiled in a controversy after comments he made during an interview with MetroSaga about Bollywood went viral online. In Kannada, Shetty was quoted as saying, “Indian films, particularly Bollywood, often portray India negatively. These so-called art films get showcased at international events and receive special attention. For me, my nation, my state, and my language are sources of pride. I believe in presenting them in a positive light to the world, and that’s exactly what I strive to do.” Actor Rishab Shetty’s comment on Bollywood hasn’t gone down well with social media users. Also read: Rishab Shetty says OTT platforms don’t buy Kannada content: Forced to put our content on YouTube Backlash from Bollywood enthusiasts Soon after Shetty’s comments surfaced online, many interpreted it as an attack on Bollywood. The criticism intensified when a Reddit post highlighted a scene from Shetty’s own film Kantara, showing him pinching co-star Sapthami Gowda’s waist. This has fueled further debate on social …