News that was reported on leading daily about star heroine Deepika
Padukone and her cleavage show created sensation.Deepika found fault
with her picture taken from an awkward angle which appeared in a leading
news daily.
She posted the screenshot of the photo which was captioned with OMG :
Deepika Padukone’s cleavage show. The actress retaliated furiously on
social media tweeting, "YES!I am a Woman.I have breasts AND a cleavage!
You got a problem!!??'
Deepika Padukone found immediate support from different persons in
Twitter.today Deepika posted a long clarification regarding the issue
and she took dig at media for being irresponsible
Deepika's Statement:
My Point of View...
There is only ONE sign that a woman wants to have sex and that is that
she says “YES”.
The reason I write the above line is because we all know that in India
we are so desperately trying to make a change in the way sections of our
society think in order to move towards a happier world devoid of
inequality,rape,fear and pain.
I am not naive about my own profession; it is one that requires lots of
demanding things of me. A character may demand that I be clothed from
head to toe or be completely naked, and it will be my choice as an actor
whether or not I take either. Understand that this is a ROLE and not
REAL, and it is my job to portray whatever character I choose to play
convincingly.
What my concern is and I am stating it clearly so it is not misconstrued
or confused with Shahrukh’s 8-pack or any other woman’s or man’s
anatomy. I have spoken out against an ideology that such regressive
tactics are still being employed to draw a reader’s attention at a time
when we are striving for women’s equality and empowerment. In a time
where women should be applauded for making headway in a male-dominated
society,we blur the lines between REEL and REAL life and dilute all our
efforts by making a one-year old back sliding piece of news a headline.
Digging out an old article and headlining it “OMG: Deepika’s Cleavage
Show!” to attract readers is using the power of influence to proliferate
recessive thought.
When an actresses inner wear decides to do a "peek-a-boo",she most
definitely did not step out with the intention to do so.So instead of
zooming in,circling it and pointing arrows at it,why don't we give her
some 'respect' and let it go instead of making it 'headlines'!? Are we
not human?Yes we marvel,envy and drool over a male actors 8pack abs in a
film,but do we zoom in on the mans 'crotch' when he makes a public
appearance and make that 'cheap headlines'??!!
I have no issue celebrating my body and I have never shied away from
anything on-screen to portray a character. In fact my next character
portrayed is a bar dancer (sorry Farah for the spoiler!) who titillates
men as a means to support her livelihood. My issue is you propagating
the objectification of a REAL person,and not a character being played.
Sure,dissect my characters if you wish-if it is of so much interest then
discuss the character’s cup size and leg length if it is relevant to
making the role convincing. All I am asking for is respect as a woman
off-screen.
It is not about breasts,penises,or any other body part being reported.It
is a matter of context and how out-of-context the reportage is just to
sell a headline. And more so during a time in dire need of an attitude
shift towards women.
For me this topic ends here.Everyone is entitled to an opinion.I have
little interest to take this further as it might get more attention than
it deserves and might be further misconstrued and twisted to sell more
undeserved headlines.
Having said that,please may we show love,dignity and respect to each
other.
Live well, laugh often and love much.
Deepika Padukone
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