Lakshmi Manchu addressed several issues related to sexism and the film industry in a candid interview. She spoke about South Indian cinema's obsession with actresses' navels, acknowledging the industry's unrealistic and intrusive focus on female bodies. Manchu also openly admitted having done Botox on her nose, highlighting the pressures on women in the industry to maintain certain beauty standards. Furthermore, she discussed ongoing sexism she faces in the film world, including biased and disrespectful treatment of women, and emphasized that she is "still tackling it." Manchu highlighted how women, especially those who are older or divorced, face harsher scrutiny and limitations compared to men. For example, she reflected on how male actors like Mahesh Babu do not experience the same criticism over their appearance or personal lives. Additionally, she took a strong stand against body shaming and ageist comments after a senior journalist questioned her dressing choices at age 47 during a film promotion. She filed a formal complaint with the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce demanding respect and accountability, emphasizing that women should not be subjected to such treatment in professional spaces. Manchu also mentioned the unofficial blacklisting of divorced actresses, illustrating the persistent gender biases in the industry[1][3][4][5][7]. In summary, Lakshmi Manchu's comments reveal ongoing challenges of sexism, ageism, and objectification women face in South Indian cinema, along with her personal experiences confronting these issues.
Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-takes-formal-action-against-journalist-for-alleged-body-shaming-calls-out-misogyny-in-media-101758346001173.html
2.https://nlp.biu.ac.il/~ravfogs/resources/embeddings-alignment/glove_vocab.250k.txt
3.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-accuses-journalist-of-body-shaming-and-ageist-remark-files-complaint-ws-l-9584605.html
4.https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/why-lakshmi-manchus-complaint-on-sexist-intv-should-surprise-no-one-in-telugu-cinema
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/actress-lakshmi-manchu-slams-journalist-for-questioning-the-way-she-dresses-at-47-10253689/
6.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xakRpeOoKus
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjqw_WHp0O4
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Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-takes-formal-action-against-journalist-for-alleged-body-shaming-calls-out-misogyny-in-media-101758346001173.html
2.https://nlp.biu.ac.il/~ravfogs/resources/embeddings-alignment/glove_vocab.250k.txt
3.https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-accuses-journalist-of-body-shaming-and-ageist-remark-files-complaint-ws-l-9584605.html
4.https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/why-lakshmi-manchus-complaint-on-sexist-intv-should-surprise-no-one-in-telugu-cinema
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/actress-lakshmi-manchu-slams-journalist-for-questioning-the-way-she-dresses-at-47-10253689/
6.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xakRpeOoKus
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjqw_WHp0O4
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