Khan’s remarks about Trisha are hardly the first instance of women actors being discussed with such callousness. When it comes to cinema, actresses and their bodies are frequently treated as public property
In a rare show of solidarity, several members of the Tamil film industry came out in support of Trisha after fellow Leo actor Mansoor Ali Khan made certain distasteful remarks about her. From the film’s director Lokesh Kanagaraj to many actors and technicians, Kollywood was quick to condemn Khan after Trisha slammed the actor in a strongly worded tweet.
But, this is hardly the first instance of women actors being discussed with such callousness. In fact, at another event for Leo, Khan made innuendo-laden statements about not getting the opportunity to romance Trisha or Madonna Sebastian, another woman actor in the cast. Nobody reprimanded him for his remarks, and it’s not surprising that Khan now seems befuddled by the reactions – especially considering such comments have been considered par for the course for decades now, with only occasional protests.
