Yami Gautam Clarifies 'Like' on Reel Mocking Kriti Sanon's Award
Yami Gautam addresses accidental 'like' on a controversial Instagram reel.
Top Summary
- What happened: Yami Gautam 'liked' an Instagram reel that appeared to mock Kriti Sanon's Best Actress win, sparking online controversy.
- Why it matters: The incident raised questions about industry dynamics and potential rivalry between the actresses.
- What changes: Yami Gautam issued a clarification, attributing the 'like' to accidental tagging and denying any malicious intent.
- Who is affected: Yami Gautam, Kriti Sanon, and their respective fan bases.
The Accidental 'Like'
Yami Gautam has responded to online backlash after social media users noticed she had "liked" an Instagram reel seemingly critical of Kriti Sanon's recent Best Actress award.
The reel combined a clip of Kriti Sanon celebrating her win with an older interview of Yami Gautam, creating a potentially negative comparison.
Yami Gautam's Clarification
Yami Gautam issued a statement clarifying that the 'like' was unintentional. She explained that she receives numerous tags daily, leading to accidental interactions.
Yami stressed she had no intention of criticising any colleague. She also rejected the idea of using cheap PR tactics.
"It has come to my notice that I apparently 'liked' a reel that is condescending toward another actor...It isn't true and was definitely not done consciously; if anything, it may have been clicked accidentally."
No PR Team, No Awards Focus
Yami further stated she has no PR team and has long ago respectfully cleared her stance on entertainment award shows. She remains focused on her work.
She addressed the media attention surrounding the incident, hoping for a more dignified approach from social media portals.
"In the world of clickbait, it's tempting for even dignified social media portals to harp on this and turn it into coffee-table gossip. But I would hope they would consider that I have earned a better reputation than that."
The Viral Instagram Reel
The Instagram reel in question juxtaposed Kriti Sanon's award celebration with Yami Gautam's older interview with THR India. In the interview, Gautam stated she had stopped seeking validation through awards. The reel ended with the question, "Is it fair?"
Users spotted that Yami had liked the post, intensifying the online chatter.
What to Watch Next
The industry awaits further response, if any, from Kriti Sanon or related parties. It remains to be seen if this incident will affect the public's perception of either actress, or influence awards show dynamics in the future.