Soundarya Sharma defends 'Housefull 5' against sexism claims
Soundarya Sharma, the newest face in the Housefull series, has spoken up about claims that Housefull 5 objectifies women. She mentioned in interviews with Entertainment Live's YouTube channel and Zoom the film is meant to be lighthearted and that every character reflects society in some way. "Not everyone will like it," she admitted, pointing out even classics like Pakeezah and Guide faced mixed opinions.
Housefull 5, which has Sharma as a lead, has grossed ₹130Cr
Housefull 5, released on June 6 and already crossing ₹130 crore at the box office, has been called out for its portrayal of women—especially for focusing more on "skin show" than substance. Sharma's role has been a particular target for critics.
Director Tarun Mansukhani also reacted to the criticism
Director Tarun Mansukhani also weighed in, saying people tend to focus on what they want to criticize. He believes this level of scrutiny just means the film is making an impact—a pretty common thing with big releases.