Actor Gouri Kishan Calls Out Journalist for Body-Shaming at Chennai Press Meet

Actor Gouri Kishan, known for her performance in 96 and other critically acclaimed films, confronted a journalist at a press event in Chennai over a derogatory remark about her weight. The incident occurred during the promotional meet for her upcoming film Others, set to release on November 7, and has since sparked wide online debate about sexism and professionalism in entertainment journalism.

The controversy began when the journalist questioned Gouri’s co-star Aditya Madhavan about lifting her in a scene, framing the question around her weight. Although initially taken aback, Gouri later addressed the matter publicly, expressing disappointment at the continued objectification of female actors in the media.

During a heated interaction after the film’s press screening, Gouri directly confronted the journalist when he attempted to justify his earlier comment as “light-hearted.” She firmly asserted that such remarks were unacceptable, saying that every woman’s body type is different and that her talent should be the focus. “How does my weight concern you? How is it relevant to this movie? I will let my work speak for itself,” she said.

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Rejecting attempts to trivialize the issue, Gouri added that she had not been asked a single question about her acting process or character preparation. Frustrated by how appearance-based comments overshadowed her professional efforts, she remarked, “You are objectifying a female actor. This is not journalism.”

Her response has since won wide appreciation on social media, drawing support from fans and colleagues who lauded her for speaking out against casual sexism. The incident has once again spotlighted the need for respectful discourse and gender sensitivity in film promotions and media interactions.

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