Actress Gouri Kishan confronted a reporter for posing a contentious question about her weight during a press meet in Chennai for her forthcoming film Others .
The incident, which took place ahead of the film’s release on Friday (November 7), quickly gained traction online and sparked widespread discussion about sexism faced by women in the film industry.
Celebrities such as actor Kavin and singer Chinmayi Sripaada voiced their support for Gouri.
Reporter's contentious question
During a press interaction on Thursday (November 6), the actress dismissed questions about her weight, calling them “highly disrespectful, unnecessary, and stupid”.
Despite repeated attempts by the reporter to justify himself, Gouri held her ground, leading to a heated exchange during the event.
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