'How dare you!' Lakshmi Manchu calls out sexist remarks
Lakshmi Manchu didn't hold back when a journalist asked her about her outfit choices at 47.
She shot back, "Would you ask a man the same question? How dare you!"—calling out the gender bias women still face in media.
Lakshmi later filed a complaint
The moment unfolded during promotions for her upcoming movie.
Lakshmi later filed a formal complaint with the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce, describing the journalist's remarks as "body shaming and ageist."
She emphasized, "Respect is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable."
Male actors rarely get questioned about their looks or age
Lakshmi pointed out that male actors like Mahesh Babu rarely get questioned about their looks or age.
She also shared how women in film often lose roles or face setbacks after personal events—highlighting just how much gender bias remains an issue in the industry.