Actress Gouri Kishan publicly condemned YouTuber R. S. Karthik for asking an inappropriate and disrespectful question about her weight during a press conference for her film *Others*. Kishan responded strongly, emphasizing that questions about her body weight were disrespectful and mocking, especially since no one asked about her acting or character preparation. Her calm and firm stance garnered widespread support from the film industry and social media[1][7]. Following the backlash, YouTuber R. S. Karthik initially defended his question as a joke and claimed it was misunderstood, insisting he had no intention to body-shame Kishan. However, as the criticism intensified, he issued a public apology acknowledging that his remark caused distress, though he did not fully admit fault. He explained the question was meant to comment on a scene where the hero lifted Gouri Kishan but accepted the incident was misinterpreted and regretted the hurt it caused[1][2][4][5][8]. This incident reignited discussions about media accountability and body-shaming in film press events, with many demanding more respectful and professional conduct from journalists and media personnel towards actresses[1][6]. Gouri Kishan, by refusing to stay silent, has become a notable voice calling for genuine accountability instead of superficial apologies[8].
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/my-question-was-misunderstood-youtuber-karthik-apologizes-to-gour-kishan-after-backlash-industry-demands-media-accountability/articleshow/125182953.cms
2.https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1643534&u=
3.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/youtuber-issues-apology-to-gouri-kishan-after-viral-bodyshaming-incident-had-no-motives-for-asking-that-question-9599353
4.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/after-backlash-youtuber-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-over-offensive-remark-esnpsojt
5.https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/youtuber-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-amid-controversy-says-question-was-misunderstood-3792061
6.https://www.thenewsminute.com/amp/story/flix/from-then-to-now-nothing-much-has-changed-in-movie-press-meets-what-has-is-the-reaction
7.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/netizens-back-actress-gouri-g-kishan-after-she-is-left-alone-to-defend-herself-against-youtuber-weight-shaming-attack
8.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Nov/08/youtuber-rs-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-in-body-shaming-row
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Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/my-question-was-misunderstood-youtuber-karthik-apologizes-to-gour-kishan-after-backlash-industry-demands-media-accountability/articleshow/125182953.cms
2.https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1643534&u=
3.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/youtuber-issues-apology-to-gouri-kishan-after-viral-bodyshaming-incident-had-no-motives-for-asking-that-question-9599353
4.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/after-backlash-youtuber-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-over-offensive-remark-esnpsojt
5.https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/youtuber-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-amid-controversy-says-question-was-misunderstood-3792061
6.https://www.thenewsminute.com/amp/story/flix/from-then-to-now-nothing-much-has-changed-in-movie-press-meets-what-has-is-the-reaction
7.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/netizens-back-actress-gouri-g-kishan-after-she-is-left-alone-to-defend-herself-against-youtuber-weight-shaming-attack
8.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Nov/08/youtuber-rs-karthik-apologises-to-gouri-kishan-in-body-shaming-row
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