Sapthami Gowda: Shiva Rajkumar backs Sapthami Gowda over inappropriate filming angles; Says, ‘Actors not objects’ | Kannada Movie News – The Times of India

Kantara actress Sapthami Gowda has voiced concerns over inappropriate filming angles by paparazzi at public events, sparking a wider conversation. Veteran actor Shiva Rajkumar publicly supported her, urging media to respect women and avoid objectification. Other actresses have also joined the discussion, highlighting the need for dignity for female artists.

Recently the ‘Kantara 2’ star Sapthami Gowda spoke about inappropriate filming angles used by some photographers at public appearances.According to the actress, certain visuals taken during promotional events and public gatherings often focus on suggestive angles. These clips and photographs frequently circulate on social media and manu are edited to attract attention online. Veteran Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar has now publicly supported Sapthami Gowda’s concern. He urged photographers and members of the media to show greater responsibility while filming female artists.Taking to his Twitter, the ‘Jailer’ star wrote, “#ActorsNotObjects.“It is unfortunate that even today we must remind people to respect women. Please act with conscience and ensure that the dignity of women is never compromised.”

Shiva Rajkumar Tweets

The Tweet was filled with reactions. One wrote, “Respect women not just in words, but in actions. Stop sexualizing actresses in films. Ban item songs, vulgar scenes, unnecessary lip-lock scenes, and abusive language used for cheap entertainment.” Another one wrote, “Women deserve dignity, not objectification.” Another fan wrote, “Film makers are the first ones who are considering #Actors as object.” Following the discussion, actors Rukmini Vasanth and Ashika Ranganath also addressed the issue on social media. The two actresses shared a joint statement highlighting concerns about how female artists are filmed at events.

Shiva Rajkumar’s recent film

On the professional front, Shiva Rajkumar was last seen in 45. The film marked the directorial debut of music composer Arjun Janya.The project featured an ensemble cast that included Upendra, Raj B. Shetty, Kaustubha Mani, and Jisshu Sengupta. The movie received mixed reviews from the audiences and turned out to be an underwhelming performer at the box office even though there was good hype as the top stars from the Kannada industry were teaming up and the concept looked interesting.