Actress Gouri G Kishan, best known for 96, made headlines this week after a journalist asked an inappropriate question about her weight during a press meet for her new film Others in Chennai.
The incident took place when a reporter asked Gouri’s co-star Aditya Madhavan about lifting her in a scene from the film and casually inquired about her weight. Gouri immediately stepped in, questioning the relevance of such a personal remark at a professional event. She calmly pointed out that the question reflected body-shaming and disrespect towards women in the industry.
As the video from the event spread online, it triggered sharp criticism across social media. Several celebrities and film industry members came forward to support Gouri and condemned the journalist’s behaviour.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada praised Gouri for standing her ground and said it was refreshing to see a young actress call out disrespect openly. Actor Kavin described Gouri as “inspiring,” while Khushbu Sundar said that such questions reveal how journalism has lost its sensitivity. “A woman’s weight is none of anyone’s business. Kudos to Gouri for giving it back,” she wrote.
Gowri 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… pic.twitter.com/BtKO6U7lpQ— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 6, 2025
Journalism has lost its ground. The so called journos take journalism to the gutters. How much a woman weighs is none of their business. And asking the hero about it?? What a shame! Kudos to the young #GowriShankar who stood her ground and gave it back. Are the same men ok if…— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) November 7, 2025
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… https://t.co/PtdG89NOyU— Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) November 7, 2025
@Gourayy 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.pic.twitter.com/tYUo9LH8Zx— pa.ranjith (@beemji) November 7, 2025
Actors Richa Chadha, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Jwala Gutta, and filmmaker Pa Ranjith also expressed solidarity with Gouri. Composer Santhosh Narayanan termed the journalist’s behaviour “deplorable” and said such actions reflect deeper issues of misogyny in the system.
Responding to the controversy, Gouri said she was disappointed that questions about her role or the film took a backseat to body-related comments. “I was the only woman in the room, and I was targeted. It’s unfortunate,” she said.
The Chennai Press Club later condemned the journalist’s conduct and backed Gouri for standing up against body-shaming. Directed by Abin Hariharan, Others features Gouri as Dr. Madhumitha, with Aditya Madhavan playing the male lead. The film released on November 7.
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