Kiara Advani has found strong support from fans after she and husband Sidharth Malhotra were targeted with hateful comments on social media over her intimate scenes in the song Tabaahi from the upcoming film Toxic. While some users criticised the actress for her on-screen performance, many others slammed the trolling, calling it unfair and deeply misogynistic.
The controversy gained momentum after Sidharth shared a heartfelt birthday post for Kiara, which was flooded with comments referencing her scenes from the film. Fans, however, quickly came to the couple’s defence, saying actors should not be judged for doing their jobs.
Sidharth’s Birthday Wish Wins Hearts
On Kiara’s 33rd birthday, Sidharth Malhotra posted an adorable unseen picture of his wife enjoying an ice cream. Along with the photo, he wrote a sweet message wishing her happiness and celebrating the joy she brings into his life.
The post was widely appreciated by fans, especially since the couple recently embraced parenthood after welcoming their baby girl.
However, alongside the birthday wishes, several social media users posted negative remarks about Kiara’s intimate scenes in Toxic, dragging Sidharth into the discussion as well.
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Fans Slam Double Standards
As screenshots of the comments began circulating online, many internet users criticised the trolls for targeting Kiara over scenes performed as part of her profession.
Several fans pointed out that male actors rarely face similar criticism for doing romantic or intimate scenes on screen. They argued that actresses continue to be judged differently, even though such performances are a normal part of filmmaking.
Many users also questioned why Kiara alone was being criticised while other actors in the film, including Yash, were not subjected to the same level of scrutiny.
Others described the comments as sexist and unnecessary, saying a married actress should not be shamed for portraying a character in a film.
Debate Over On-Screen Intimacy
The discussion has once again highlighted the ongoing debate around intimate scenes in Indian cinema.
Many fans defended Kiara by saying that actors portray fictional characters and should not be judged based on their professional choices. They also praised Sidharth for standing by his wife instead of reacting to online negativity.
While reports claimed Sidharth had restricted comments on Instagram, his posts continue to remain open for public interaction.
About Toxic
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups marks Yash’s return to the big screen after the massive success of the KGF franchise.
Directed by Geethu Mohandas, the film features an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi alongside Yash.
The recently released song Tabaahi has generated significant buzz ahead of the film’s release, though it has also sparked online debates because of its bold visuals.
The film is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on August 26, and despite the controversy, anticipation among fans remains high.
