Actress Defends Kiara Advani's Intimate Scenes

Actress Swastika Mukherjee has publicly defended Kiara Advani concerning intimate sequences in Geetu Mohandas' film 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups'. Mukherjee expressed frustration with audiences who form judgments about films, particularly about women, before seeing them or understanding their context. She questioned the expectation that actresses should adhere to specific on-screen personas, using her own career as an example of defying such molds.

Mukherjee also addressed the societal discomfort surrounding discussions of sex and intimacy, highlighting that these are natural aspects of adult life and essential for the continuation of generations. The debate intensified for Advani as some social media users linked her on-screen choices to her personal life as a new mother. The film, 'Toxic', released on August 26, has garnered mixed reviews but has reportedly earned Rs 221 crore worldwide.