British Actor Slams Double Standards Over Song Backlash

British actor Benedict Garrett recently addressed online criticism directed at his 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' co-star Kiara Advani. The controversy arose from reactions to the song 'Tabaahi,' where Advani appeared in romantic scenes. Garrett, in a video, challenged the societal double standards, noting that while Yash, also married with children, was praised, Advani faced backlash.

Garrett argued that as actors, both Yash and Advani are performing fictional roles and their job is to make audiences believe in the characters. He asserted that the criticism against Advani was not about her performance but about her marital status and role as a mother, which he deemed absurd. He stressed that marriage should not dictate an actress's career or ability to act.

He further elaborated that the issue lies with societal hypocrisy, not with the actors' professionalism. The film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' is slated for a theatrical release on August 26th. Garrett's defense has garnered support from fans who applaud his stance against gender-based double standards in the entertainment industry. The film also features Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.