Veteran actor Anu Aggarwal, known for his role in ‘Aashiqui’, has now entered the conversation surrounding the ‘Peddi’ controversy. Janhvi KapoorHer portrayal in the recently released film has drawn criticism from a section of viewers who feel her character has been unnecessarily sexualised and objectified. As Janhvi is yet to face the backlash publicly, Anu gave a piece of advice to young actors navigating such situations, “listen to the story first, ask questions and if something compromises human dignity, have the courage to say no.“
Anu Aggarwal explains why she left the film industry
The actor didn’t just give advice; he spoke from his life. She revealed that she turned down many film offers and eventually left the industry because she refused to be a part of something that disrespected women. On June 7, she took to Instagram and wrote: “Recent conversations about Peddi reminded me of a choice I made a long time ago. I applaud today’s audience for speaking up for more dignity in the portrayal of women. But the responsibility does not lie only with the public. Nor does it stop only with filmmakers. Even the actors. More than 30 years ago, after Aashiqui, before signing a film I thought it would be good to hear the story”.She further added, “Objectification of women was the norm. I chose to play against that norm. The films I did are a testament to that choice. In many ways, that’s one of the reasons I eventually left films. Today, I encourage young actors and actresses to listen to the story. But they will also change when we agents refuse to participate in what we no longer believe in.’
Director ‘Peddi’ Buchi Babu Sana he apologizes, confirms that the scenes will be edited
As the online criticism grew, director Buchi Babu Sana finally broke his silence and addressed the controversy. He took to social media to issue a public apology and also confirmed that the scenes at the center of the backlash would be removed from the film.
