YouTuber RS Karthik, who runs the YouTube channel Vere Level Cinema, faced widespread backlash after asking actress Gouri Kishan an inappropriate, sexist question about her weight during a press meet for the Tamil film *Others*. Karthik directed the question to the film's male lead, asking how much Gouri weighed, which Gouri strongly condemned as body-shaming and unprofessional, calling it a disgrace to journalism. Gouri's firm response went viral, drawing support from the public, the Chennai Press Club, and the South Indian Artists Association, all of which condemned Karthik's behavior. Gouri questioned the relevance of her weight to her talent and urged respect for individuals in media interactions. Co-star Aditya Madhavan apologized for not intervening during the incident, explaining he was caught off-guard. Following the intense backlash, Karthik apologized stating that his question was misunderstood[1][2][3][5][6][10]. Key details: - The incident took place at a film promotion event on November 6. - Gouri Kishan is recognized for her work in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema. - Karthik justified his question as common journalistic practice, which Gouri rebutted as misogynist and disrespectful. - The Chennai Press Club and industry bodies stressed the need for media accountability and respect for artists. - Gouri's direct stance sparked widespread industry and public discussion about body-shaming and the ethics of questioning women in media[1][2][3]. Thus, the controversy highlights ongoing concerns about sexist and invasive questions directed at female actors and calls for higher standards and accountability in media conduct.
Citations
1.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/rs-karthik-youtuber-body-shames-gouri-kishan-press-meet-aok0yey3
2.https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3688921-gouri-g-kishan-takes-a-stand-against-body-shaming-at-press-conference
3.https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/this-is-not-journalism-actor-gouri-kishan-slams-reporters-misogynist-questions
4.https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1642785&u=body-shaming-during-press-meet-actress%E2%80%99-reply-irks-vloggers-actor-director-kept-mum
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/tamil-cinema/aditya-madhavan-backs-gouri-kishan-says-his-silence-didnt-mean-approval-amid-weight-shaming-row-ws-l-9693266.html
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSWhDpCDs9s
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/sorry-was-in-shock-gouri-kishans-director-co-star-say-they-froze-when-she-was-body-shamed-after-receiving-flak-101762585428197.html
8.https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994860595/Apologise-for-That-Stupid-Question-Gouri-Kishans-Clapback-Is-Every-Womans-Voice
9.https://www.ndtv.com/video/tamil-actor-gouri-kishan-blasts-reporters-over-body-shaming-1018810
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Citations
1.https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/rs-karthik-youtuber-body-shames-gouri-kishan-press-meet-aok0yey3
2.https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3688921-gouri-g-kishan-takes-a-stand-against-body-shaming-at-press-conference
3.https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/this-is-not-journalism-actor-gouri-kishan-slams-reporters-misogynist-questions
4.https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1642785&u=body-shaming-during-press-meet-actress%E2%80%99-reply-irks-vloggers-actor-director-kept-mum
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/tamil-cinema/aditya-madhavan-backs-gouri-kishan-says-his-silence-didnt-mean-approval-amid-weight-shaming-row-ws-l-9693266.html
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSWhDpCDs9s
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/sorry-was-in-shock-gouri-kishans-director-co-star-say-they-froze-when-she-was-body-shamed-after-receiving-flak-101762585428197.html
8.https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994860595/Apologise-for-That-Stupid-Question-Gouri-Kishans-Clapback-Is-Every-Womans-Voice
9.https://www.ndtv.com/video/tamil-actor-gouri-kishan-blasts-reporters-over-body-shaming-1018810
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