actor Sanam Shetty She finds herself at the center of new controversy after taking part in a protest over alleged human rights abuses NEET Exam irregularities in chennai. The event took an unexpected turn when she was interrupted while speaking, and video from the venue quickly spread on social media. Soon after, Sanam met the media outside the venue and took strong exception to the comments made against people watching Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan”. Her comments in defense of moviegoers are now sparking new debate online.
Sanam Shetty questions why ‘Jana Nayagan’ viewers are being called ‘clowns’
Sanam told reporters that she came to support the students but was upset by the comments directed at “Jana Nayagan” viewers. “I’m here to speak for the protesting students. But it disturbs me when someone here says that everyone who watches Jana Nayagan is a clown. I also watched this movie. Does this make me a clown? Is there anything wrong with spending a day watching Jana Nayagan? If this is a democratic protest, shouldn’t everyone’s opinion be heard? ” she asked. Her remarks have since become one of the most discussed moments of the protests.
The actress also mentioned filmmaker Vetrimaaran in her response
Sanam further questioned the logic behind mocking movie buffs and mentioned filmmaker Vetrimaaran while elucidating his point. “Mr Vetrimaaran also came here to speak. He has directed so many films. Does that also make him a clown? I was not allowed to complete my speech. They took away the microphone and kicked me out. Is this what democracy means?” she said. She also said the protests were driven by a political agenda and not about student issues. Her comments have since sparked a backlash, with many supporting her right to express her views and others condemning her remarks.
Sanam Shetty’s viral comments spark new debate online about protests and movie fans
The incident has now become a major talking point on social media, with clips of Sanam Shetty’s interaction being widely shared. While some liked her for defending the fans’ right to watch “Jana Nayagan” without any criticism, others did not agree with her comments on the protests. As discussions continue, the actress’s response has done nothing but exacerbate the existing controversy, bringing the protests and ‘Jana Nayagan’ into the spotlight.