pooja hegde recently found herself at the center of an unnecessary online controversy after her special appearance in the Coolie item song drew sharp criticism from a section of social media users. One particular netizen went to the extent of labeling Coolie as the actress’s “10th consecutive flop,” and even speculated whether her upcoming project Jananayagan would follow suit as the “11th.” The comment, which directly targeted Pooja’s career, quickly caught attention for its unfair tone and misplaced blame, especially considering her limited screen presence in the film.
The remark sparked an outpouring of support for the actress from fans and neutral voices alike. Many argued that holding pooja responsible for the film’s failure was both unreasonable and deeply misogynistic. After all, she appeared for barely three minutes in the item number, and such a short role has little to no impact on the overall fate of a movie. netizens highlighted how criticism should be directed at aspects like weak direction, poor screenplay, or lackluster storytelling instead of scapegoating an actress who simply performed in a cameo appearance.
The wave of support reflected a broader sentiment against the casual sexism often displayed in online film discussions. Fans pointed out that male actors who feature in short roles are rarely subjected to such harsh judgment, but female stars are frequently singled out. Many praised pooja for her professionalism and reminded critics of her successful track record in diverse roles across industries. The debate also underlined the need for more respectful and fair conversations around cinema, where accountability is placed on creative decisions rather than targeted at individuals unfairly.
The remark sparked an outpouring of support for the actress from fans and neutral voices alike. Many argued that holding pooja responsible for the film’s failure was both unreasonable and deeply misogynistic. After all, she appeared for barely three minutes in the item number, and such a short role has little to no impact on the overall fate of a movie. netizens highlighted how criticism should be directed at aspects like weak direction, poor screenplay, or lackluster storytelling instead of scapegoating an actress who simply performed in a cameo appearance.
The wave of support reflected a broader sentiment against the casual sexism often displayed in online film discussions. Fans pointed out that male actors who feature in short roles are rarely subjected to such harsh judgment, but female stars are frequently singled out. Many praised pooja for her professionalism and reminded critics of her successful track record in diverse roles across industries. The debate also underlined the need for more respectful and fair conversations around cinema, where accountability is placed on creative decisions rather than targeted at individuals unfairly.
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