Taapsee Pannu defends her bikini post

Wednesday 20th September 2017 07:21 EDT
 
 

As powerful as the internet is, the place is without a doubt a harbour for sexists who think they can decide what women can wear. Known for her strong, powerful roles on the silver screen, 'Pink' actress Taapsee Pannu found herself on the receiving end of online trolls who did not react well to two bikini pictures she posted. Pannu shared two photographs from her upcoming film 'Judwaa 2', in which she was seen posing in a blue floral bikini set.

While some drooled over her perfect figure, there were others who chose to troll and body shame her. A Twitter user who took offence to the pic commented in Hindi, “In our country, we have freedom of expression, so why don't you remove the remaining clothes also. Your brother must be feeling proud of you after watching this.” The actress, however, took it in stride and replied, “Sorry, I don't have a brother, otherwise I would've asked him and told you. But for now, will a sister's reply work?” The actress is in fact happy that she has finally become one of the actors to receive a backlash for a picture or a look.

“I was very happy to receive the backlash. I used to think everyone is getting it, why haven't I got it yet. So, finally I got it,” the bubbly actress quipped. “I used to keep reading articles which read this actor received backlash and that one got it too. So, I used to think, I have a hot body too. I should also receive it.”


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