Actress: Sanam Shetty: found himself at the center of a new controversy after an appearance at a protest against alleged NEET: examination irregularities in Chennai. The incident was unexpected when he was interrupted while speaking, and videos from the scene quickly spread on social media. Soon, Sanam met the media outside the venue and strongly objected to the comments made against people who watched Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’. His words in defense of moviegoers have now sparked a new debate online.
Sanam Shetty questions why ‘Jana Nayagan’ viewers are called ‘jokers’
Talking to reporters, Sanam said that she had come to support the students but she was upset by the comments directed at the viewers of ‘Jana Nayagan’. “I came to speak for the protesting students. But I was disturbed when some people here said that everyone who looks at Jana Nayagan is a joker. I also watched the film. 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. His comments have since become one of the most talked about moments from the protest.
The actress also mentioned filmmaker Vetrimaaran during her answer
Sanam further questioned the logic behind making fun of cinema lovers and also mentioned filmmaker Vetrimaaran while making his point. “Vetrimaaran sir also came here and spoke. He has directed so many films. Can he be a joker too? I did not allow my speech to be completed. They took the microphone and made me go out. Is this what democracy means?” he said. He also said that the protest was driven by a political agenda and was not focused on students’ issues. Her comments have since drawn a flurry of reactions, with many supporting her right to express her opinions and others condemning her remarks.
Sanam Shetty’s viral remarks spark new online debate about protests and film fans
The incident has now become a major talking point across social media, with clips of Sanam Shetty’s interaction being widely shared. Although there are people who love him for defending the right of film fans to see ‘Jana Nayagan’ without criticism, others disagree with him for his comment on the protest. With the discussion still going on, the actress’ response did nothing but fuel the current controversy, focusing on the protest and ‘Jana Nayagan’.