The Stree franchise has created a whole lot of buzz amongst audiences and has emerged because the highest-grossing Hindi movie of 2024. Whereas the film continues to entertain audiences on digital platforms, a brand new controversy has stirred up a storm among the many followers of Shraddha Kapoor.
A latest remark by a producer didn’t sit nicely with fandoms. In an alleged comment referring to Shraddha as a ‘Chudail ki tarah’ (like a witch), social media has gone into frenzy, calling out the tone and perceived disrespect towards the lead actress of the franchise.
Throughout a dialog with Komal Nahta, director Amar Kaushik recalled how producer Dinesh Vijan as soon as jokingly commented that Shraddha “laughs like a chudail,” which, in flip, influenced her casting in Stree.
Describing the entire situation, Amar mentioned to Information 18, “Shraddha ki casting (credit score) puri ki puri Dinesh Vijan ko jaati hai. Woh Shraddha ke saath kisi flight mein aarahe the, aur flight mein who unko mili thi.( Your complete credit score for Shraddha’s casting goes to Dinesh Vijan. He was approaching a flight with Shraddha, and he met her on that flight.)”
He added, “Toh unhone bola, Amar woh jab hasti hai na toh ekdum Stree ki tarah, ekdum chudail ki tarah hasti hai, sorry Shraddha. So, aisa kuch bola tha unhone. Chudail bola tha ya kuch aur, I’m not positive. Toh principal jab unhe mila toh sabse pehle maine unko bola haso. (So he mentioned, ‘Amar, when she laughs, it’s precisely like Stree — similar to a witch laughs. Sorry, Shraddha.’ So he mentioned one thing like that. Whether or not he mentioned ‘witch’ or one thing else, I’m unsure. So after I met her, the very first thing I mentioned to her was, ‘Snigger.”
Whereas the remark hasn’t been clarified, netizens have taken to X (previously Twitter) to specific outrage and demand an apology, extra respect for the actress.
You’ll be able to verify the tweets beneath:
these misogynist males are by no means going to understand her work or her appearing however see that is how they speak!!!!
— 💭 (@shraddhafan_grl) April 5, 2025
@amarkaushik what a moronic strategy to mock #ShraddhaKapoor to suck as much as males in #Stree who just lately obtained insecure about credit , after which to suck as much as #AliaBhatt and #RanbirKapoor
So principally each director producer who the general public help find yourself making an attempt to be beneath Kjos cabal pic.twitter.com/DKdkQNmLvb— okkk (@avada_kedavara1) April 6, 2025
It is a SHAME how in twenty first century a lady is being shamed for her pure laughter..Why?Simply coz some oversmart individuals have set a normal for actresses?🤷♀️
Shraddha is not pretentious nd that is what makes her particular.
Jinko downside ho raha hain they will f*ck off.🤡#ShraddhaKapoor https://t.co/bisgQSfD0E— 𝓐𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓽𝓪 💌🍁 (@Itzlostacc) April 6, 2025
Shraddha gave Amar Kaushik a profession increase, his earlier film “Bhediya” flopped earlier than “Stree 2.” It is daring of him to take a dig at her. Hopefully, Maddock will convey again Raj and DK for “Stree 3.”#ShraddhaKapoor https://t.co/n1NWPxiFeL
— Samin (@kingcolepalmer) April 5, 2025
Preserve apart shraddha or any superstar however saying this issues about anybody on nationwide tv isn’t humorous specifically while you’re speaking a couple of A-lister celeb….#ShraddhaKapoor https://t.co/bNleJYgfT9
— Shraddha-fied (@RaviSin30698306) April 5, 2025
If that is how a “chudail” seems to be whereas laughing, I need to appear like one too. #ShraddhaKapoor is a chudail certainly: she used her magic (hardwork, expertise, dedication, ardour & audiences’ love) to assist #Maddock to construct a profitable horror universe. She deserves higher pic.twitter.com/4Kuwvw6EPk
— Mexican_shraddhagem 🇲🇽🩷 (@JimenezSar36352) April 5, 2025
Amar Kaushik , Rajkumar Rao , Aparshakti Khurana , Abhishek Bannerjee,YRF , Dharma, Mohit Suri, everyone seems to be bitter together with her so who’s the issue right here ? You’ll be able to’t be wronged by every1, the one who let the PR say she’s mightiest than Khans #ShraddhaKapoor pic.twitter.com/RBxrdb7IRK
— the useless cat (@aatankkwadi) April 5, 2025
Neither Shraddha nor Crew Responds – Followers Await Clarification
As of now, Shraddha Kapoor has chosen to remain silent on the matter, sustaining her regular grace. The group behind Stree 2 has additionally not issued an official assertion addressing the controversy. Whether or not it was a misunderstood remark or poor phrase alternative, one factor is definite—Shraddha Kapoor followers should not right here for any disrespect.
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