actress Sanam Shetty has found himself at the center of a new controversy after an appearance at a protest against presumptives NEET exam irregularities in chennai. The event took an unexpected turn when she was interrupted while she was speaking and videos of the scene quickly spread across social media. Soon after, Sanam met the media outside the venue and strongly opposed the comments made against people who watched Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’. His statements in defense of the film’s audience have now sparked a new debate online.
Sanam Shetty questions why ‘Jana Nayagan’ viewers called each other ‘jokes’
Speaking to reporters, Sanam said that she had come to support the students but was upset by the comments directed at the viewers of ‘Jana Nayagan’. “I came here to speak for the protesting students. But I was upset when some people here said that everyone who saw Jana Nayagan is a joker. I saw the movie too. Does that make me a joker? What’s wrong with spending a day watching ‘Jana Nayagan’? If this is a democratic protest, shouldn’t everyone’s opinion be heard?” he asked. Since then, his comments have become one of the most talked about moments of the protest.
The actress also refers to filmmaker Vetrimaaran during her reply
Sanam further questioned the logic of mocking film lovers and also mentioned filmmaker Vetrimaaran while making her point. “Mr Vetrimaaran also came here and spoke. He has directed so many films. Does that make him a joker too? They didn’t let me finish my speech. They took away my microphone and sent me away. Is this what democracy means?” she said He also said the protest was driven by a political agenda and not focused on student issues. Her comments have since sparked a flood of reactions, with many supporting her right to express her views and others condemning her statements.
Sanam Shetty’s viral remarks fuel fresh online debate about protests and film fans
The incident has become a major talking point on social media, with clips of Sanam Shetty’s interaction being shared widely. While there were people who loved her for standing up for the right of moviegoers to watch ‘Jana Nayagan’ without any criticism, others disagreed with her on her comment on the protest. With the discussion still ongoing, the actress’ response has only fueled the existing controversy, keeping the protest and ‘Jana Nayagan’ in the limelight.