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Filmmaker Defends 'Backhanded Compliment' on Bikini Scene
6 Mar
Summary
- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma called his tweet a backhanded compliment.
- He defended his public persona of openly sharing opinions.
- The tweet was about Kiara Advani's bikini scene in War 2 teaser.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has clarified remarks made in a deleted social media post concerning Kiara Advani's bikini scene in the "War 2" teaser. Varma described his comment as a "backhanded compliment," explaining it was a reaction to the provocative nature of the promotional material. He asserted his long-standing habit of openly sharing observations about actresses he finds appealing, a trait he considers part of his public persona since his early career.
Varma mentioned he has a high volume of online posts and does not distinctly recall the precise wording of the controversial tweet. Despite the significant online criticism his comment received, he stated he rarely deletes his social media posts and could not provide a specific reason for removing that particular one.
The deleted tweet was posted shortly after the teaser's release and commented on Advani's appearance, drawing immediate backlash for being inappropriate. "War 2," a sequel to the 2019 film "War," features Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR and is part of Yash Raj Films' spy universe. The film has generated considerable anticipation, with Advani's bikini scene being a notable point of discussion.
