Kiara Advani addresses public trolling and criticism over an intimate scene in her film ‘Toxic,’ saying her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, was not affected. Speaking on “Koffee With Karan Season 9,” she describes the backlash as disappointing but says she did not feel the need to respond to the online controversy. She also recalls that the film’s box-office underperformance was difficult for her and says the team did not expect it to “misfire” despite its opening.
Kiara additionally links the scrutiny she faced to wider gender discrimination around how intimate scenes are received. She points to a pattern she says has happened to other actresses, and contrasts the lack of concern from her spouse with the criticism she encountered online. The reports agree she discusses the film’s reception, her personal reaction, and Sidharth’s response, framing the conversation around trolling, performance, and the sensitivity of intimate roles.
