Overview

• Daisy Shah said Kannada films fixate on actresses’ navels, recalling repeated close-ups and gimmicks like making a salad on the navel or pouring ice or water in songs.
• She recounted receiving superficial on‑set direction as a female performer, while male actors were given backstories and subtext, noting her limited Kannada fluency as a factor.
• Shah described harassment she says she experienced, including being groped in Dombivli and being touched during a crowded song shoot at a Jaipur haveli.
• Multiple outlets reported the interview, and online users speculated about a specific filmmaker, though Shah did not identify anyone and no formal responses were reported.
• Her remarks revived discussion about objectification and gendered practices in regional cinema, building on similar observations previously voiced by other actresses.