Rashmika Mandanna receives backlash for saying she would date Ranbir Kapoor from Animal, Netizen says ‘It’s embarrassing…’
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, actors are always under high scrutiny. Whether it’s their red carpet appearance, an interpersonal relationship, or an opinion, they are always under the public gaze that takes over the headline the next day and sparks a storm. One such similar event happened when a famous actress recently gave her opinion about dating a specific kind of man that was shown in her film. Her response not only took everyone by surprise but also invited a flood of trolling online.
Why was Rashmika Trolled?
The actress that we are talking about is none other than Rashmika Mandanna. In a recent conversation with Barkha Dutt, Rashmika was questioned if she would date a man like Ranbir Kapoor’s character Ranvijay from Animal. Rashmika said, “I truly believe that if you love someone and someone loves you, the changes will happen.”. While her response might be coming from a place of heartfelt love, the audience found it problematic and naïve. Ranvijay’s character had toxic possessiveness and aggression, so Rashmika’s reply didn’t sit well with the audience.
Barkha Dutt, allegedly, was also stunned by her response, said “Do you actually think that you can change people? You know that’s a young and romantic idea?”. Rashmika explained that when two people are together from a young age, their personalities tend to evolve. She said, “You are still figuring out what you like and what you do not like. And when you grow up together…”
She further explained how people change over time, “When you remember your best friend or partner being a certain way, maybe a decade earlier, it’s surprising how different they are today. You’re just like, ‘Do you remember how it was?’ And do you realise how much we have changed together? She remarked, “Maybe I am just talking about those miracle partners or situations.”
Reddit Reaction
Reddit users were quick to comment on Rashmika’s response. While some users labelled her a “pick me”, others criticised her for romanticising the idea of fixing men in the name of love. One user commented, “Women are not RESPONSIBLE for fixing anyone,” while another stated, “It’s embarrassing to see a grown woman say this.”
Eventually, what was probably an idea of Rashmika’s romantic fairytale turned out to be a topic of debate about gender roles.
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