Overview
- In a Dec. 30 News18 interview, Chitrangda Singh addressed backlash over Housefull 5’s portrayal of women without defending the film.
- She said performers have limited say in how scenes are shot and left the judgment of such choices to viewers.
- She acknowledged some physical-comedy moments involving women can feel uncomfortable and said she would have preferred certain scenes handled differently.
- She argued that physical humor is accepted when it “lands,” citing examples from Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy, and referenced Dhurandhar to caution against narrowly reading a film’s intent.
- Context: The June release drew heavy criticism for objectification, opened to mixed reviews yet did well at the box office, and was reported to have two theatrical versions.