Directed by Abin Hariharan, ‘Others’, starring actor Adithya Madhavan and Gouri G Kishan, who made a name for herself in the hearts of fans through the film ’96’, was recently released in theaters and received a good reception. The film’s press conference was held on October 30. At that time, controversy erupted when a YouTuber asked disrespectful questions about Gouri Kishan. In particular, the question, “You lifted the actress in the song, how much does she weigh?” was considered a mockery of the actress.
Gouri Kishan calls out the offensive question
Following this, Gouri Kishan expressed her opinion in an interview with Thanthi TV, saying, “Why are such stupid questions being asked? This is not a valid question.” Later, at another press conference, the YouTuber raised the same questions again. Gouri Kishan calmly responded to this, explaining, “Questioning my weight is a form of mockery. The only thing I objected to was the question itself.”
Celebrities and fans praise Gouri’s composed response
After the incident, Gouri Kishan’s bravery and calm approach were widely praised on social media, with many actors and fans voicing their support. Moreover, the Nadigar Sangam also expressed its support for Gouri G Kishan. Due to this, YouTuber R.S. Karthik, who raised the question, clarified in his video, “My question was misunderstood; It was not meant to insult anyone. For that, I apologize to actress Gouri Kishan,” he said.
Gouri Kishan rejects the apology
R.S. Karthik’s apology silenced the condemnation raised by celebrities across industries, and when we thought the controversy had come to an end, Gouri Kishan refused the apology. Gouri Kishan has now responded on her Twitter page. She said: “An apology without accountability isn’t an apology at all. Especially when it’s brushed off with “she misunderstood the question, it was just a fun one,” or worse, ‘I didn’t body-shame anyone.” Let me be clear. I won’t accept performative remorse or hollow words. Do better, RS Karthik.” It seems like an unhappy Gouri Kishan expects a heartfelt apology from RS Karthik, and let’s wait to see how the matter progresses.
