Hyderabad: Recently, a video featuring Mansoor Ali Khan surfaced on social media, where he made derogatory comments about actor Trisha Krishnan during an interview. This led to widespread criticism from various prominent figures in the industry. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, singer Chinmayi Sripaada, and actor Khushbu Sundar were among those who strongly condemned Mansoor's behavior.
Trisha Krishnan took to social media (formerly Twitter) to express her dismay over Mansoor's remarks: "I strongly condemn Mr. Mansoor Ali Khan's vile and disrespectful remarks about me. His comments were sexist, disrespectful, and in very poor taste. I have no intention of working with someone who exhibits such behavior, and I vow to avoid any collaboration with him in my future film endeavors."
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A recent video has come to my notice where Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan has spoken about me in a vile and disgusting manner.I strongly condemn this and find it sexist,disrespectful,misogynistic,repulsive and in bad taste.He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen…
— Trish (@trishtrashers) November 18, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">A recent video has come to my notice where Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan has spoken about me in a vile and disgusting manner.I strongly condemn this and find it sexist,disrespectful,misogynistic,repulsive and in bad taste.He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen…
— Trish (@trishtrashers) November 18, 2023A recent video has come to my notice where Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan has spoken about me in a vile and disgusting manner.I strongly condemn this and find it sexist,disrespectful,misogynistic,repulsive and in bad taste.He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen…
— Trish (@trishtrashers) November 18, 2023
According to reports, Mansoor made inappropriate comments in his regional language during the interview, expressing disappointment about not having scenes with Trisha in a film and referencing past instances of intimate scenes with other actresses.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, known for being vocal about women being mistreated in Tamil film industry, slammed Mansoor's behavior, highlighting how such attitudes from influential men often go unchallenged. She shared past incidents involving Mansoor's inappropriate behavior and emphasized the normalization of such conduct within the industry.
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— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Years of asking for it has only fallen into deaf years. https://t.co/V9nUNwlZiN
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— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023
Years of asking for it has only fallen into deaf years. https://t.co/V9nUNwlZiNICC in Film Industry
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023
Years of asking for it has only fallen into deaf years. https://t.co/V9nUNwlZiN
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Tamil cinema Fanboiiis and their toxicity in full flow today - idha patti sollu di adha pathhi sollu di etc.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Neengale kaelungalen da? Eppapaathalum misogynist kuppaya pengal dhan clean pannanuma enna?
Neengale suttham pannungalen seriyaaaaaaaana hyoooman being a irundha?…
">Tamil cinema Fanboiiis and their toxicity in full flow today - idha patti sollu di adha pathhi sollu di etc.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023
Neengale kaelungalen da? Eppapaathalum misogynist kuppaya pengal dhan clean pannanuma enna?
Neengale suttham pannungalen seriyaaaaaaaana hyoooman being a irundha?…Tamil cinema Fanboiiis and their toxicity in full flow today - idha patti sollu di adha pathhi sollu di etc.
— Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) November 19, 2023
Neengale kaelungalen da? Eppapaathalum misogynist kuppaya pengal dhan clean pannanuma enna?
Neengale suttham pannungalen seriyaaaaaaaana hyoooman being a irundha?…
Khushbu Sundar, a member of the National Commission for Women, pledged to take action against Mansoor for his misogynistic comments. She expressed her determination to address such behavior that demeans women, including herself and her colleagues.
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As a member of NCW, I have already taken up the issue of Mansoor Ali khan with my senior and will be taking an action on it. Nobody can get away with such a filthy mind. I stand with @trishtrashers and my other colleagues where this man speaks in such a sexist disgusting mindset…
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) November 19, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">As a member of NCW, I have already taken up the issue of Mansoor Ali khan with my senior and will be taking an action on it. Nobody can get away with such a filthy mind. I stand with @trishtrashers and my other colleagues where this man speaks in such a sexist disgusting mindset…
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) November 19, 2023As a member of NCW, I have already taken up the issue of Mansoor Ali khan with my senior and will be taking an action on it. Nobody can get away with such a filthy mind. I stand with @trishtrashers and my other colleagues where this man speaks in such a sexist disgusting mindset…
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) November 19, 2023
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who directed Trisha and Mansoor in his latest release Leo, echoed the sentiment, emphasising the necessity of respecting all professionals and condemning any form of disrespect, especially towards women, in the entertainment industry. Lokesh took to X (Formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour."
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Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour. https://t.co/PBlMzsoDZ3
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) November 18, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour. https://t.co/PBlMzsoDZ3
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) November 18, 2023Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour. https://t.co/PBlMzsoDZ3
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) November 18, 2023
The comments made by Mansoor Ali Khan have generated widespread backlash, emphasising the urgent need for a more respectful and dignified environment within the entertainment industry.
