Vinay Kumar
Chinmayi Sripada is one of the prominent voices in South Indian cinema who speaks out on social issues. She recently voiced out against the mobbing incident targeting Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which sparked a huge debate. Following it, she has now reacted strongly against the comments made by actor Sivaji. But this issue is not just a personal attack; it has become a conversation that raises deeper issues surrounding women’s dress, freedom, and social attitudes.
Sivaji’s remarks spark debate
Speaking at the promotional event for his new film Dandora, Sivaji praised a female anchor’s saree and said, “Actresses should wear clothes that completely cover their bodies. Beauty is not about showing off your body,” he gave general advice. Furthermore, he spoke on issues such as women’s freedom, limits of glamour, and social respect. While this may seem like a compliment and advice on the surface, many criticized it as being at the heart of men’s attitude towards judging women’s clothing choices.
Chinmayi Sripada slams double standards
While this may seem like a compliment and advice on the surface, many criticized it as being at the heart of men’s attitude towards judging women’s clothing choices. Chinmayi Sripada criticized the double standard of men who, on the one hand, advise women on culture and respect, while on the other hand, wear whatever clothes they want and celebrate that as freedom. Chinmayi also questioned whether such comments were being made in a way that ‘incites anger’ for the sake of film promotion.
Chinmayi’s stand on women’s freedom
This issue is not just a personal conflict between Chinmayi and Sivaji, but a mirror reflecting the societal attitude towards women’s freedom. Chinmayi’s position is that respecting women is not about defining their dress, appearance, or ‘boundaries’; it is about respecting their choices. This incident is a reminder once again of how much impact words spoken on cinema stages have on society, and the need to speak responsibly.
