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Bollywood Celebrities Under Fire for Sexist Remarks: A Recap

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Bollywood celebrities have long been under the spotlight, and with great power comes great scrutiny. Recently, a slew of actors have found themselves in the crosshairs of netizens for their allegedly sexist remarks, sparking outrage and embarrassment. Suniel Shetty's latest comments on marriage and parenting have added fuel to the fire, but he's not the first Indian actor to face backlash for his words. From Randeep Hooda's crude joke about BSP chief Mayawati to Salman Khan's insensitive wrestling scene remarks, this article delves into the most cringe-worthy moments that have left fans and critics alike reeling.

Key Takeaways:

  • Suniel Shetty sparked outrage with his comments on marriage and parenting, stating that a woman must look after the kids if her husband is working.
  • Randeep Hooda was removed as an ambassador of the UN's Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals after making a crude joke about BSP chief Mayawati in 2012.
  • Ranveer Singh faced flak online for his remarks during an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 3, asking co-star Anushka Sharma if she wanted her "a** pinched" while working on Band Baaja Baaraat.
  • Mukesh Khanna courted criticism for equating girls who ask for sex with sex workers in a 2022 YouTube video and blaming working women for the rise of the #MeToo movement.
  • Salman Khan sparked outrage by saying he felt like a "raped woman" after filming intense wrestling scenes for Sultan in 2016.
  • Sandeep Reddy Vanga was slammed for allegedly glorifying domestic violence in a 2023 interview, stating that slapping each other was a natural part of a relationship.

Statistics:

  • 2012: Randeep Hooda's crude joke about BSP chief Mayawati was made.
  • 2016: Salman Khan sparked outrage with his comments on feeling like a "raped woman" after filming wrestling scenes for Sultan.
  • 2020: Mukesh Khanna made a statement blaming working women for the rise of the #MeToo movement.
  • 2022: Mukesh Khanna's YouTube video equating girls who ask for sex with sex workers was released.
  • 2023: Sandeep Reddy Vanga's interview where he allegedly glorified domestic violence was published.
  • 63: Suniel Shetty's current age.

Sources:

  • Pinkvilla: Interview with Suniel Shetty (no date mentioned)
  • YouTube: Mukesh Khanna's video (uploaded on 2022-02-15)
  • UN's Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals: Randeep Hooda's removal as ambassador (no date mentioned)
  • Koffee With Karan Season 3: Ranveer Singh's appearance (no date mentioned)
  • IMDb: Salman Khan's film Sultan (released in 2016)
  • Interview with Sandeep Reddy Vanga (published on 2023-03-10)

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