Following the release of the song Tabaahi from Toxic, social media is back with a familiar debate. Online users lost no time in questioning how Sid Malhotra allowed his wife, Kiara Advani, to film such steamy scenes with Yash. Critics immediately labeled these views as misogynistic and deeply rooted in patriarchal hypocrisy.
Hitting back at the trolls, an X user raised a counterpoint. The user asked why nobody ever questions how Radhika Pandit allows her husband, KGF actor Yash, to shoot intimate scenes. They pointed out that Yash is a married man and a father, yet his choices are never policed.
This is not an isolated incident in Indian cinema. Deepika Padukone faced intense public scrutiny for her bold choices in recent projects. Many male audiences frequently question her marital commitment to Ranveer Singh based entirely on her professional work. It's another matter that she remains one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
"Our society applies a double standard to married actresses. Men are celebrated for their on-screen romance and chemistry. Meanwhile, women face immediate personal backlash," a feminist argued. A male actor's career remains unaffected by his marital status. Conversely, a married woman is expected to modify her professional output to fit societal expectations.
