, which marked Leone's debut in Bollywood. During the film's promotion, Singh spoke frequently about the intense media focus on Leone's past as an adult film star and their experience working together. Arunoday Singh's Perspective on Sunny Leone
In December 2025, more than a decade after Jism 2 , Sunny Leone again found herself at the center of a storm. The actor's proposed New Year's Eve performance in the holy city of Mathura was cancelled after . Priests argued that the city, associated with Lord Krishna's Raas Leela , should not host a former adult star. Organizers eventually pulled the plug, citing social and religious sentiments, resulting in a reported financial loss of Rs 30 lakh. , which marked Leone's debut in Bollywood
Arunoday Singh on Sunny Leone: A Candid Conversation About Bollywood's "Hot Target" The actor's proposed New Year's Eve performance in
In various interviews, Singh emphasized Leone’s dedication to her work. He dismissed the notion that her background should dictate the audience's perception of the film. He noted that while the marketing of the movie highlighted the "hot" and sensual aspects—typical of a film titled One Night Stand —the core of the story was actually a psychological drama about the consequences of a momentary lapse in judgment. Arunoday Singh on Sunny Leone: A Candid Conversation
Singh also talked about the challenges that Sunny Leone has faced in her career, including the controversy and criticism she has faced for her past work in the adult film industry. He acknowledged that she has had to overcome significant obstacles to establish herself in Bollywood, but has done so with grace and determination.
He critiques the current landscape with the precision of a poet. On reality TV: “It’s a funhouse mirror of society—distorted, loud, and terrifyingly addictive.” On celebrity interviews: “They’ve become PR-managed press releases. Where is the vulnerability? Where is the mess?” On the obsession with franchise universes: “We are building fortresses of nostalgia because we are too afraid to build new cathedrals of imagination.”