“Mr Warsi’s remark, unfortunately…” wrote Vishnu Manchu in Letter

The uproar over Arshad Warsi’s remark on Prabhas’ portrayal in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD does not appear to be dying down anytime soon. After Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Nani, and Sudheer Babu criticized Arshad, MAA President Vishnu Manchu issued a letter to CINETAA President Poonam Dhillon denouncing Arshad’s statement.

In the letter Vishnu wrote to CINETAA (Cine & TV Artists Association, Mumbai) on behalf of MAA (Movie Artistes Association), he claimed that the matter ‘caused significant concern’ in the Telugu film fraternity. He added, “While we respect and acknowledge the right of every individual to express their views, it is with regret that I must address a very belittling comment he made about actor Mr Prabhas. Mr Warsi’s comment has hurt the sentiments of many in the Telugu film community and among fans.”

Vishnu also wrote that in the age of social media, ‘every word can quickly escalate into widespread debate’ and that as a public figure, he should’ve ‘exercised caution in expression’. “Mr Warsi’s remark, unfortunately, has created unnecessary negativity among cinema lovers and within our fraternity,” he wrote, adding, “We request that Mr Arshad Warsi be advised to refrain from making such remarks about fellow actors in the future. It is essential that we maintain the dignity and respect that each of our colleagues deserve, regardless of their regional affiliation.”

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Source: HT