Actor Gouri Kishan has spoken out after a now-viral incident at a Chennai press conference for her latest film Others, where a journalist’s question about her weight sparked outrage across social media. The incident, which unfolded just before the film’s release on November 7, has reignited a broader conversation about sexism and the casual body-shaming faced by women in the entertainment industry.

The Incident That Sparked Outrage

At the event, a journalist asked Gouri’s co-star Aditya Madhavan about her weight, referencing a scene where he lifts her in the film. The question, framed as an observation about the scene, immediately drew gasps from the audience. Initially taken aback, Gouri later addressed the reporter directly, questioning the relevance and appropriateness of his comment.

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