Annu Kapoor's "Mashallah kya dudhiya........" remark on Tamannaah Bhatia's body faces incessant backlash

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor is facing online criticism after a recent interview in which he made remarks about actress Tamannaah Bhatia went viral. During a conversation on a YouTube channel with host Shubhankar Mishra, Kapoor commented on Tamannaah’s appearance while discussing her song Aaj Ki Raat, leading to widespread backlash on social media.

Kapoor’s words, which many found inappropriate, included: “Mashallah kya dudhiya badan hai (Oh my god, what milky body she has).” The actor also added, “Kitne umar ke baache so jaate hain 70 saal ke umar ka bhi bachca ho sakta hai na, main hota toh puchta ke kitne umar ke so jaate hain. Angreezi mein bolte hain that he is 70 years old, woh 70 saal purana bacha hai And he is 11 year old buddha.”

Continuing, Kapoor commented:

“Behen, apne gaane se, apne shareer se, apne dudhiya chehre se humare bacchon ko sulati hain Bahut achchi baat hai.. Desh ke upar kripa hogi agar humare desk ke bachche achhi aur swasthya neend soyein. Agar aur bhi kuch ichchain hain toh bhagwan unko samarth karre ke unki ichchan puri ho.”

- Annu Kapoor

Tamannaah Bhatia’s Song and Public Image

The controversy ties back to Tamannaah’s popular track Aaj Ki Raat, which she had mentioned in an earlier interview as a song that helps children sleep. Kapoor referenced this in his comments, though the way he described the actress’ body and appearance overshadowed the context of her work.

Tamannaah herself has previously addressed similar labels, particularly being called the ‘milky beauty’. Speaking about her role in the supernatural thriller Odela 2, she said, “You are saying milky beauty but why you looked at a milky beauty and thought that she can't be a Shiva Shakti? Your question has the answer in it… Glamour in a woman is to be celebrated, and we women must celebrate ourselves. Then we can expect other people to celebrate us.”

Social Media Reacts to Celebrity Responsibility

These remarks quickly triggered reactions online, with many users calling his statements “lewd and vulgar” and questioning the appropriateness of his comments in public forums. One Instagram user wrote, “Please be respectful. Don’t you have a daughter or grandchildren?” while another asked, “What kind of language is that?”

The backlash against Kapoor has reignited discussions about public conduct and sensitivity in celebrity commentary. Audiences are calling for more respect in how actors speak about fellow professionals, especially women, in interviews and public forums. While Kapoor’s intention may have been to compliment Tamannaah, the choice of words has become the focal point, sparking debate.