Was Gouri Kishan targeted repeatedly? ‘Others’ actress makes harassment claim: 'He targeted me'

Gouri Kishan, known not only for her acting prowess in Tamil cinema but also for her confidence and candour, has made a serious harassment claim during a recent media interaction.

The actress, who rose to fame as the young Jaanu in ‘96’, has since impressed audiences with notable performances in ‘Master’, ‘Karnan’, ‘Putham Puthu Kaalai Vidiyatha’, and ‘Boat’. She has also acted in Telugu films and is currently seen in the Tamil film ‘Others’, directed by Abin Hariharan, with Aditya Madhavan playing the lead.

YouTuber’s Question on Weight Sparks Backlash

During a recent press meet for ‘Others’, a YouTuber asked Gouri a question about her weight, a question she claimed had been posed to her earlier as well.

Visibly upset, Gouri confronted the journalist on the spot, calling out the inappropriate nature of the query. The exchange quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion across social media. Fans, fellow actors, and members of the South Indian Artistes’ Association have since come forward to support her.

Gouri Kishan Opens Up About Harassment and Calls Out Media Behavior

In a candid interview with Thanthi TV, Gouri elaborated on the incident, saying, “The same person asked me the same question just last week. People there laughed it off. I later spoke about it in other interviews. But he brought it up again. Even though I said it was a stupid question, he didn’t stop, he called it a joke. I didn’t think it was a joke. He targeted me, he targeted me. What happened to me was harassment. Why are heroines asked such questions? Would anyone dare to ask heroes like that?”She went on to add,“He spoke like an ‘Uncle Boomer.’ He said he could ask me about Trump, but why should he? Don’t we all have brains? Don’t we read the news? It’s because of people like this that the media is being criticized today.

Such individuals should be removed from the industry.”

Fans and Industry Laud Gouri’s Courage

Gouri’s forthright and composed response has drawn widespread praise from both fans and industry colleagues. Many have lauded her for standing up for her dignity and calling out inappropriate media behavior. The incident has once again reignited conversations around the kind of scrutiny and insensitivity female actors often face in the entertainment industry.Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support, Gouri issued a brief statement thanking everyone who stood by her during the controversy.