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Sexist question to actor Gouri Kishan: ‘Senior journalist’ condemned

In a statement, the press club said, "The Chennai Press Club strongly condemns the behaviour of a YouTuber who posed an inappropriate question to actress Gouri Kishan."

South First Desk

Published Nov 07, 2025 | 5:55 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 07, 2025 | 5:55 PM

Gouri Kishan

Gouri Kishan. (X)

The Chennai Press Club on Friday, 7 November, has issued a strong condemnation of the behaviour of a YouTuber who asked an inappropriate and sexist question to actress Gouri Kishan during the press meet of her upcoming film Others.

In a statement, the press club said, “The Chennai Press Club strongly condemns the behaviour of a YouTuber who posed an inappropriate question to actress Gouri Kishan regarding her body weight during the press meet of the film Others. Raising questions aimed at mocking or humiliating a woman artist over her physical appearance, especially in a professional forum meant to discuss a film, is highly unethical, indecent, and condemnable. Despite Gouri Kishan clearly expressing her discomfort and objection, the YouTuber continued to justify his remarks and engaged in a heated argument with her.”

“The Chennai Press Club strongly denounces such behaviour and urges fellow journalists to call out and question individuals who conduct themselves in a sexist or disrespectful manner. Furthermore, the Chennai Press Club appreciates actress Gouri Kishan for assertively and courageously expressing her views, even in the face of collective opposition during the press meet,” it further read.

The incident

According to The Hindu report, during the press meet, a reporter asked Gouri’s co-star, Aditya Madhavan, whether it was difficult to lift her during a scene, citing her “weight.” Gouri intervened, saying in Tamil, “How does my weight concern you? How is that relevant to the film? My weight is my choice—it does not define my talent.”

Gouri continued, “Every woman has a different body type. Stop normalising body-shaming. I have worked hard on character-driven films. I don’t need your validation.” As publicists tried to calm the situation, she added, “I have a point to make here, and everyone is silencing me.”

The actor received support from director Pa Ranjith, music director Santosh Narayanan, and singer Chinmayi.

Santosh Narayanan wrote on X, “The fact that this deplorable journalist feels entitled to double down on his already shameful remark is beyond shocking. Glad to see the deserving backlash and we should remember that it is all these micro aggressions that lead to heinous crimes against women today. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Bravo Gouri.”

Pa Ranjith, too, expressing support, wrote: “Gouri, more power to you. I strongly condemn the reporter’s actions; they are unacceptable and shameful. That female actors have to still face these indecent questions goes to show the distance Thamizh cinema has yet to go.”

Further Chinmayi wrote: “Gouri did an amazing job. The moment you call out a disrespectful and an unnecessary question – a whole lot of shouting down happens. So proud that someone so young stood her ground and pushed back. No male actor gets asked what his weight is. No idea why they asked a female actor”

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