In a new development Actress and Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA)
Shwetha Menon on Sunday criticised the apology issued by a
YouTuber to actress Gouri G Kishan over his alleged body-shaming remarks, saying it did not appear genuine.
The reaction came a day after the You Tuber ber posted a video apologising for the question he asked Gouri amidst a recent press conference in Tamil Nadu.
Shweta went on to aadd that she feels her statement was an apology. They all women, stand with Gouri Kishan — irrespective of any industry.
Eatlier the YouTuber had claimed his comments were misunderstood and that he did not intend to hurt the actress.
Gouri G Kishan’s response to the incident
The controversy erupted when Gouri G Kishan, acknowledged for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films, was asked an inappropriate question about her weight during a press conference for her upcoming Tamil film Others on Thursday.
Speaking to media about the incident, Gouri recalled, her
co-actor was asked, they see picking her up in some romance sequences, The second question to the director was that it was a miscasting because the hero is tall and I am out of shape or short… He then defended it for a long time.”
She went.on to dded that for some people, women are just there and shouldn’t have an opinion. The actress was sidelined for the same reason. The fact that nobody spoke up is like everybody is ready to let go. What she wants to do with her body is her choice. Such things can open up issues surrounding mental health, self-confidence, and self-esteem.”
Following the incident, social media has been flooded with messages of solidarity for Gouri from actors, filmmakers, and technicians across industries. Both AMMA and the South Indian Artistes’ Association (Nadigar Sangam) have extended support to the actress, condemning the insensitive remarks.
Sarath Kumar calls journalist’s question ‘below the belt’
Actor and BJP leader Sarath Kumar also condemned the incident, calling the YouTuber’s remarks “completely unacceptable.”
Speaking to the media, Sarath said, “It is condemnable and below the belt to ask such a question to a woman. Respect for women is essential in any civilised society, and what he has done is completely wrong.”
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