What sparked controversy around Mansoor Ali Khan?
His work
Mansoor Ali Khan, known for playing antagonistic roles, excels not only in acting, but also in composing, writing, and producing.
Why is he in the eye of controversy?
He sparked controversy after he remarked about missing the opportunity to share a ‘bedroom’ scene with Trisha in ‘Leo’.
Trisha’s reaction
Reacting to his statement, Trisha said, ‘I find it sexist, disrespectful, misogynistic, repulsive and in bad taste.’
Trisha vows not to work with him
‘I am grateful never to have shared screen space with someone as pathetic as him,’ Trisha tweeted.
Mansoor issues statement
The actor said he made the comment in a jest and someone purposefully sliced it.
Celebs slam Mansoor
Many celebs such as Lokesh Kanagaraj and Chiranjeevi slammed Mansoor for his ‘distasteful’ remarks.
NCW takes action
National Commission For Women requested the DGP Chennai Police to invoke IPC Section 509 B against Mansoor.
Nadigar Sangam banned him temporarily
The film body has said that they would withdraw the ban when the actor apologises for his mistake.
Mansoor won’t apologise
He refuses to apologize for his remarks, claiming Tamil community support. He defended himself by equating cinema scenes with reality.