Why did Lavanya Tripathi defend Chiranjeevi?

Lavanya Tripathi defended Chiranjeevi against accusations of showing favoritism towards his male grandchildren, calling social media criticism of him "in extremely poor taste."

What sparked the controversy about Chiranjeevi's grandchildren?

The controversy was fueled by Chiranjeevi's jokes in February 2025 about hoping for a grandson and a grand welcome for twin babies, which some perceived as gender bias.

How did Lavanya Tripathi respond to the criticism?

Tripathi emphasized that critics don't know Chiranjeevi's true treatment of women in his family, especially his granddaughters, and highlighted his positive actions.

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Tripathi Defends Chiranjeevi Amid Grandchild Favoritism Claims

4 Feb

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Summary

Lavanya Tripathi defended Chiranjeevi against claims of favoring male grandchildren.
Chiranjeevi's jokes about wanting a grandson sparked gender bias debate.
Tripathi highlighted Chiranjeevi's positive treatment of female family members.

Tripathi Defends Chiranjeevi Amid Grandchild Favoritism Claims

Actress Lavanya Tripathi has stepped in to defend Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi against recent claims of gender bias concerning his grandchildren. The controversy resurfaced following comments made by Chiranjeevi in February 2025, where he humorously expressed a preference for a grandson, sparking renewed debate on social media.

Tripathi, married to Chiranjeevi's nephew Varun Tej, addressed a social media post that criticized Chiranjeevi's welcome for his twin grandchildren, suggesting it favored the boy over his granddaughter Klin Kaara. She decried the post as being in "extremely poor taste," arguing that it unfairly turned a joyous occasion negative.