Annu Kapoor Defends 'Dudhiya Badan' Remark on Tamannaah, Says Critics Prefer English Over Hindi

Annu Kapoor has defended his "dudhiya badan" comment on actor Tamannaah, arguing that there is an attitude that values English words over those in Hindi. Kapoor countered the criticism by pointing out that people can accept phrases such as “milky body” in English but not so much in Hindi.

The controversy erupted after Kapoor's comment about Tamannaah went viral on social media, and several users accused the actor of making an inappropriate and objectifying remark. The debate quickly gained traction online, with opinions divided over whether the statement was offensive or had been taken out of context.

Kapoor replied to the criticism, saying he never intended to disrespect Tamannaah or women in general. He said he was misunderstood and that his comment was only the kind of thing that would be in the Hindi language and not demeaning to anyone.

Kapoor spoke about the language debate, asking why we are judging expressions differently depending on which language we speak, Hindi or English. Society tends to consider English words sophisticated, but we consider Hindi phrases as non-complicated, and if we speak Hindi as non-complicated, he said, and this is not because of our own prejudice.

Kapoor denied misogyny and said he has always respected women in his life. He said he would never put out any remarks that insult or demean women knowingly and expressed disappointment that women were interpreting his words in a wrong way.

But that has also led to a wider conversation on social media on language, context, and the changing norms of public discourse. Some users say Kapoor’s explanation deserves to be considered, while others say that public figures are responsible for how their words will be perceived, no matter what language is used.

The incident once again shows how celebrity statements can quickly be criticized so heavily in the age of social media. Kapoor has maintained that he did not seek to objectify Tamannaah but that the negative reaction is more a matter of different interpretations than a malicious one.

In response to the latest clarification, neither Tamannaah nor her representatives have publicly commented on Kapoor’s remarks. But the debate continues to generate discussions of language, cultural perceptions, and the role public figures have to play in public statements.