Social media has been buzzing after actress Gouri G Kishan called out journalist RS Karthik for body-shaming her during a press meet. The issue, which initially drew sympathy for the actress, has now taken an unexpected turn.
After Gouri’s strong reaction went viral, many users stood by her and condemned repeated instances of female actors being disrespected during media interactions. The criticism pushed RS Karthik to issue a public apology video, where he said his question was meant to sound humorous but was misunderstood.
Soon after, a meme page posted a photo of RS Karthik and mocked his looks with a sarcastic caption. Gouri responded to that post with a one-word comment“Haiyoo.” This single comment sparked a wave of anger against her.
Many interpreted her remark as body-shaming the journalist in return. They argued that her comment seemed to target his appearance, making her guilty of the same behaviour she had earlier condemned. This led to accusations of hypocrisy and double standards.
Online discussions now question whether Gouri G Kishan repeated the same mistake as RS Karthik. Supporters, however, say her response was taken out of context and didn’t intend to insult anyone.
In reaction to the journalist’s apology video, Gouri maintained her stance, saying, “An apology without accountability isn’t an apology at all, especially when it’s brushed off as a misunderstanding or a fun question.” Her reply has since gone viral, continuing to fuel debate across platforms.
This Comment We Never Expected from #GouriGKishan
Hypocrisy pic.twitter.com/nOPpvEAoDi
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