8 months ago
Shivaji Apologizes, Withdraws Remarks After Women's Commission Intervention
Actor Shivaji made some hurtful comments about women at a movie event.
The Telangana State Women’s Commission, which helps protect women's rights, asked him to come and explain.
Shivaji said he was sorry and took back his words.
He promised to be more respectful to women in the future.
The Commission also said that movie makers should be careful about how they show women in films.
They think it's important to protect women and not blame them for how others behave.
Actor Shivaji apologized and withdrew his remarks against women artistes during a film promotion event.
The Telangana State Women’s Commission summoned him for an inquiry over his inappropriate comments.
Shivaji admitted his mistake, apologized, and assured that he would speak about and behave towards women with dignity and respect.
The Commission Chairperson, Nerella Sharada, questioned how harassment could be justified by attributing it to women’s attire.
The Commission advised film producers and directors to act responsibly while portraying women’s roles and costumes in films.
- Who
- Actor Shivaji
- What
- Apologized and withdrew remarks made against women artistes
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- When
- 23 December (apology), 22 December (remarks)
- Why
- Summoned by the Telangana State Women’s Commission for inappropriate remarks
Key facts
- Actor
- Shivaji
- Film
- Dandora
- Commission
- Telangana State Women’s Commission
- Date of Remarks
- 22 December
- Date of Apology
- 23 December
- Commission Chairperson
- Nerella Sharada
- Platform for Apology
- X (Twitter)
Quotes
Ram Gopal Varma
Filmmaker and critic known for his outspoken views on social media.
“All 3 heroines of #Prabhas @AgerwaLNidhhi @MalavikaM_ @riddhiculousart didn't care about moral barkings of Shivaji and his vitriolic batch at #RajaSaab event and wore exactly what they want to wear. Hats off to you 3 HEROES for giving tight face slap to those VILLAINS.”
NDTV
Sources
"Hats Off To 3 Heroes": Ram Gopal Varma Praises Raja Saab Actresses For Not Caring 'About Sivaji's Moral Barkings'
Shivaji apologises, withdraws remarks after TSWC intervention
Sivaji appears before the Telangana State Commission for Women over ‘sexist’ remarks - Telegraph India
