Ram Gopal Varma has revisited his controversial 2015 comment about Sridevi, saying he nonetheless stands by calling her ‘thundering thighs’ part of her stardom.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, usually recognized for his daring and controversial opinions, has as soon as once more addressed his viral 2015 remark concerning the late actress Sridevi. At the time, he had stated that her fame was due not simply to her performing expertise, but in addition to her “thundering thighs” a comment that drew widespread criticism. Years later, Varma says he nonetheless stands by his assertion, asking, “What is wrong with objectification?”
“Her Physique Also Contributed to Her Stardom”
In an interview with Zoom, RGV defined that Sridevi’s bodily look was part of her on-screen attraction, and subsequently contributed to her success. He stated, “Why should we avoid saying it? I never said she wasn’t a great actress. I only said this also contributed to her stardom.” Varma added that calling his comment objectification was ironic, saying the label itself objectifies the individual being mentioned.
If Sridevi Had Thin Legs, She Wouldn’t Be a Star
Varma went additional, saying he personally believed that Sridevi’s physique performed a major position in her distinctive attraction. He in contrast it to different stars, saying, “If Amitabh Bachchan were six inches shorter, I’m not sure he’d become a huge star. If Shah Rukh Khan were six inches taller, I don’t know if he’d achieve the same stardom.”
His Teenage Admiration for Sridevi
Responding to the backlash the comment continues to generate, RGV stated, “I believe she was an angel. No one deserved to touch her. That was my fantasy of her when I was a teenager.”
Sridevi’s Passing
Sridevi, considered one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actresses, handed away in 2018 in Dubai as a result of unintended drowning in a tub.
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