Swastika Mukherjee comes out in defense of Kiara Advani following online trolling tied to her intimate scenes in Yash’s film, widely discussed under the banner of “Toxic.” According to reports, Mukherjee questions why actresses face pre-release scrutiny over roles that may include mature or intimate content.
In her remarks, Mukherjee suggests that public opinion often targets women performers before audiences even see the film. She also argues that motherhood should not determine what roles an actress can portray, and draws attention to the broader norms that link an actress’s personal life to her professional choices. One outlet highlights her rhetorical framing, asking whether an actress should be limited to “Mother Teresa-type” roles or face similar restrictions.
The coverage converges on the idea that the backlash is largely rooted in gendered expectations and the sensitivity of the scenes, even as reactions to Toxic remain mixed among viewers while it stays in theaters.
