South actress Sai Pallavi has recently found herself amidst a storm of controversy following the leak of the first look of her upcoming film, Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor. However, it's not the film's buzz that's making headlines, but an old video resurfacing where she draws parallels between the Kashmiri Pandit exodus and cow vigilantism. ALSO READ: Ramayan MASSIVE Update! KGF Star Yash To Gain 15 Kgs For The Role Of Ravana For Ranbir Kapoor's Film - DEETS INSIDE
In an interview with Great Andhra, Sai Pallavi expressed her views, stating, "I grew up in a neutral environment. I have heard about the left-wing and right-wing. But, I cannot say who is right and who is wrong. The film, The Kashmir Files, shows how Kashmiri Pandits were killed. Recently, there was an incident of a person being killed for carrying a cow because he was suspected to be a Muslim. After killing the person, the attackers raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans. Where is the difference between what happened in Kashmir and what happened recently?" ALSO READ: WHAT! Ranbir Kapoor Charges A Whopping Fee Of Rs 225 Crore For Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan? Here’s The Fee Of The Rest Of The Cast
This comparison sparked outrage among fans, with many vowing to boycott her film, Ramayana. "I am not watching her movies even if Yash is producing & acting in it," declared one disgruntled user. Another echoed similar sentiments, stating, "Na shakal na akal." A third user wrote, "Such a woman is playing a larger-than-life role of Maa Sita? who's gonna watch this film?"
Killing a cow smuggler is the same as killing a Kashmiri Pandit” says actress Sai Pallavi. Comparing the targeted genocide of a community to the mafia trade of cow smuggling. She is playing Mata Sita role in an upcoming movie. pic.twitter.com/Bdta0mYTuv
— Professor Sahab (@ProfesorSahab) April 27, 2024
Amidst the backlash, Sai Pallavi took to Instagram to address the controversy, acknowledging the potential misinterpretation of her words and expressing a commitment to more thoughtful communication in the future. As the controversy simmers, it's worth noting that Ramayana, featuring Sai Pallavi alongside Yash, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil, continues to generate anticipation despite the social media storm surrounding its lead actress.
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