Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Raasi Criticizes Anasuya Over Offensive Joke
Actress Raasi recently spoke out against actress and television anchor Anasuya Bharadwaj.
This happened after a controversy where actor Shivaji made comments about how heroines dress.
Raasi agreed with Shivaji's point but thought he could have said it better.
She then talked about a time when Anasuya was part of a comedy show where a joke was made about Raasi, which she found hurtful.
Raasi said she was asked to be in a show that would make fun of her movie, but she refused.
She also mentioned that she thought about taking legal action but decided not to.
Raasi emphasized that no one should make fun of others, especially in the name of entertainment.
Raasi criticized Anasuya Bharadwaj for a comedy skit that made offensive remarks about her.
Raasi agreed with Shivaji's comments on heroines' dressing but found his manner inappropriate.
Raasi recalled a past incident where a joke about 'Raasi Gari Phalalu' was made, which she found disturbing.
Raasi refused to participate in a comedy show that planned to mock her popular film Preyasi Raave.
Raasi considered taking legal action but decided against it after her mother's advice.
- Who
- Actresses Raasi and Anasuya Bharadwaj
- What
- Controversy over offensive joke and body-shaming remarks
- When
- Amid the controversy triggered by actor Shivaji’s comments
- Where
- At the Dhandoraa pre-release event and related media discussions
- Why
- Raasi felt the manner in which Shivaji expressed his views was inappropriate and criticized Anasuya for her role in a comedy skit that made offensive remarks about her
- Actresses Involved
- Raasi, Anasuya Bharadwaj
- Incident Trigger
- Shivaji's comments at Dhandoraa pre-release event
- Raasi's Stance
- Criticized Anasuya for offensive joke, defended Shivaji's intent
- Anasuya's Role
- Anchored comedy skit with offensive remark
- Raasi's Response
- Refused to participate in mocking skit, considered legal action
- Key Issue
- Body-shaming and insensitive language in entertainment