A video of actor Mallika Sherawat at a press conference, where she responds to a question about her previous comments on Indian society being regressive for women, is widely shared on social media. In the video, Sherawat appears visibly annoyed as she addresses a reporter’s question about why she has returned to India to find love despite previously describing the country as ‘regressive and depressing’ on an international platform.
The video is shared on Facebook with a caption, “Two things: Firstly, kudos to Mallika Sherawat. What an amazing woman. Second, listen to the lady reporter’s tone when she rebuts Sherawat in an arrogant and hostile manner. Sanghi Media, like this, contributes to women’s oppression and attempts to conceal the truth. Shame on her, whoever she is”.
Here’s the link to the above post.
FACT CHECK
NewsMobile fact-checked the above claim, and found it to be FALSE.
Using a relevant keyword search, the NM team found a longer version of the video showing Mallika Sherawat’s press conference, dated October 4, 2013, on YouTube. During the conference, Sherawat addressed a question about her previous remarks at the Cannes Film Festival, where she reportedly criticised Indian society. She clarified that her comments were about the regressive nature of Indian society for women. Sherawat defended her stance, highlighting the need to address the hypocrisy surrounding issues like rapes and honour killings in India.
The headline of a news report in India TV News, dated November 30, 2013, reads: “Mallika Sherawat’s heated argument with a journalist goes viral”. Several media reports had also covered this incident in 2013.
Thus, it is evident from the above information that the 2013 video on Malika Sherawat’s remarks has resurfaced on social media as recent one.
