Tamil actress Gouri G Kishan has firmly rejected the apology offered by journalist and YouTuber RS Karthik, following an uncomfortable question about her weight during a recent press conference for her film Others. The incident sparked widespread support for the actress on social media, especially after she called out the remarks as absurd and insensitive, and described the apology as insincere and lacking accountability.
At the event, a reporter questioned Gouri’s co-star about her appearance in a romantic scene and asked the director whether her casting was a “misfit” due to her height and looks. Gouri Kishan immediately challenged the question, asking how her physical appearance had anything to do with her performance. Despite attempts by the journalist and others to downplay the issue, she stood her ground.
In a formal statement shared on November 8, Gouri emphasized the need for respectful and sensitive communication between artists and the media. She expressed how public figures often face scrutiny, and how indirect or direct comments can be deeply hurtful. She made it clear that she would not accept “performative remorse or hollow words”, especially when the apology is brushed off as a joke or denied altogether.
Gouri’s stand has sparked a larger conversation about body-shaming and accountability in the entertainment industry, with many praising her courage and clarity. Her message is a call for unity, empathy, and respectful discourse in both media and society.