Archive · 29 Dec 2025
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
- When
- 23 December (apology), 22 December (remarks)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Summoned by the Telangana State Women’s Commission for inappropriate remarks
- 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)
Sources
Shivaji apologises, withdraws remarks after TSWC intervention
Sivaji appears before the Telangana State Commission for Women over ‘sexist’ remarks - Telegraph India
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