{
  "id": 17003930,
  "title": "Tamannaah Bhatia reacts to Annu Kapoor’s ‘dudhiya badan’ remark: ‘What we filter is important’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/tamannaah-bhatia-reacts-to-annu-kapoors-dudhiya-badan-remark-what-we",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T03:52:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tamannaah-bhatia-reacts-to-annu-kapoors-dudhiya-badan-remark-what-we-filter-is-important-10941384/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Tamannaah Bhatia addressed the controversy surrounding veteran actor Annu Kapoor's remarks about her appearance, which sparked criticism in 2025. At NDTV Profit Ignite 2026, Tamannaah was asked about Kapoor's comments on her complexion and body. She emphasized that as a creative individual, the most crucial aspect is to listen and discern what to retain and what to filter. Tamannaah stated that focusing on one's work should be prioritized over such comments. She clarified that she doesn't dwell on such matters and instead concentrates on her acting career. The controversy arose when Annu Kapoor made a remark about Tamannaah's \"milky body\" during a YouTube interview in 2025. The comment, while meant as a compliment, drew significant backlash on social media, with critics accusing Kapoor of focusing on physical appearance instead of talent. In response, Kapoor defended his remarks during an interview with Zoom, attributing the criticism to a cultural preference for English over Hindi. He suggested that if the statement were made in English, it wouldn't have generated the same level of backlash. Kapoor also expressed willingness to apologize to Tamannaah if she felt offended or raised the issue herself.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tamannaah Bhatia responds to Annu Kapoor's 'dudhiya badan' comment.",
    "Emphasizes importance of filtering what to keep, what to discard.",
    "Concentrates on acting career, not physical appearance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing professional output over physical commentary allows artists to navigate public scrutiny and maintain focus on their creative careers despite controversial remarks regarding their bodily appearance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}