Actress Gouri G Kishan Addresses Disrespectful Question on Weight
Tamil actress Gouri G Kishan confronted a YouTube vlogger who asked a rude question about her weight during a press meet for an upcoming movie in Chennai. The incident drew widespread online support from fans and fellow actors for the way she handled the situation.
Gouri's Response to the Question
"What power does the man have to ask me to lose weight and comment on my weight? Does he know my medical history, gut-related issues, and hormonal issues? Even if I didn't have any of these, each person has a different body type."
She emphasized that since her weight does not impact her work, it should not be a subject of criticism. She pointed out the gender bias in such questions:
"No one will ask this question to a man. They asked the hero about the film."
Commentary on Bullying and Harassment
"I don't understand why such bullying and harassment is being normalised. No one asked the man (the YouTube vlogger) to cool down. This is unbelievable, ridiculous."
Context of the Incident
During the press meet, the same vlogger posed a question to Gouri's co-star, Aditya Madhavan, asking about Gouri’s weight when he had to lift her during a scene. This prompted Gouri to speak out against the intrusive and inappropriate questioning.
Public Support
- Fans and actors praised Gouri for standing up to the disrespectful question.
- The incident sparked discussions about body shaming and gender biases in media interactions.
Author's summary: Actress Gouri G Kishan firmly addressed inappropriate weight-related questions, highlighting body diversity and condemning normalized bullying in media settings.