Video streaming platform ALTBalaji seems to be feeling the heat of competition as its rival Netflix India released a film called Lust Stories which looks similar to the concept of web series Gandii Baat. Lust Stories has been directed by Lust Stories, directed by 4 prominent names of Bollywood: Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar.
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This Netflix original shows real-life relationships and desires such as love, lust, and fame of four women and looks similar to Ekta Kapoor’s Gandii Baat which was released by ALTBalaji last month in a series of 4 episodes. It looks like the Netflix film has taken inspiration from ALTBalaji and the company has tried to mock Lust Stories using a post on Twitter.
“Chahe Hindi mein kaho ya English mein, baat toh wahi hain!”, the tweet read.
Chahe Hindi mein kaho ya English mein, baat toh wahi hain! #GandiiBaat : https://t.co/3H5pFlLAmi pic.twitter.com/JyPMCvz9zk
— ALTBalaji (@altbalaji) June 15, 2018
It is clear what ALTBalaji is trying to convey through this. Twitter was quick to recognise this and has supported Gandii Baat in terms of content quality.
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Promotion Karna Koi @altbalaji Se Seekhe. Maza Dila Diyya Yaar 😹😹👏👏🙌🙌
— $idiciôus (@thecutestfan) June 15, 2018
Well Played
— Viral Jani (@ViralRJani) June 15, 2018
Could tolerate it only for first 25 minutes
Lust stories is very boring , dull & slow , no where even close to gandi baat.could tolerate it only for first 25 mins.
— Lovely (@lovely9821) June 16, 2018
Tum dekhte raho lust stories
tum dekhte raho lust stories hum tu dekhenge #GandiiBaat
(Gandi baat..gandi gandi baat) pic.twitter.com/hW5Mxo4mNw— Desifeed (@realdesifeed) June 15, 2018
There are some who are supporting Lust Stories.
All 4 filmmakers did a good job
Netflix’s Lust Stories is excellent.
All 4 filmmakers did a good job and a huge improvement from Bombay Talkies.
Bhumi Pednekar & Radhika Apte did a great job but the biggest surprise is Kiara Advani. The best & most hilarious moment is from KJo’s film. pic.twitter.com/6YdLlEhxLp
— Od (@odshek) June 15, 2018
Lust Stories is the ideal Netflix original from India
#LustStories is the ideal “@netflix Original” from India. 4 diverse filmmakers, each getting out of their comfort zones, crafting individual pieces of a single puzzle. Can be consumed as standalone episodes, a la EASY, or watched at one go. @karanjohar @anuragkashyap72 #Zoya #DB
— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) June 13, 2018
Movies like Lust Stories makes me miss writing reviews.
Movies like #LustStories makes me miss writing reviews. Delightful take on relationships, love, lust and everything in between! hard to pick a fav but @Advani_Kiara was my personal top. brilliant as always @radhika_apte @mkoirala @psbhumi ..& what a year for @vickykaushal09
— Pooja (@pooja1712) June 13, 2018
It gives a out a message loud and clear
#LustStories : makes for a compelling watch. Between the thrusts, secret romances and mindless banters, it gives a out a message loud and clear-that a woman often has to take control of things to find her own happiness.
— Raghava (@Raghava4mahesh) June 15, 2018
Which one do you like more? Lust Stories or Gandii Baat? Do let us know in comments.
