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Actor Divya Prabha, who played a young Malayali nurse, Anu, in Payal Kapadia’s acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light, was asked about a scene in which she appears naked. Bootlegged videos of the scene have been shared on social media. Following this, Divya slammed the negativity, and told OnManorama that she didn’t need to strip naked for fame.
Divya Prabha is in Dubai, shooting for director Thamar KV’s upcoming film. While on set, the actor spoke to the publication and said, “It is pathetic. However, I had anticipated such a response from a section of the people in Kerala even when I signed up for the role. We are a community that celebrates filmmakers like Yorgos Lanthimos and even the actress who won the Oscar for her work in the film. But we are intolerant of Malayali women doing such roles. I am glad to see there were people, especially men, who opposed the act. This shows there is a lot of hope in the present generation.”
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She also pointed out that Malayalis were also part of the Central Board of Film Certification that approved the scene. “Those who shared the leaked videos comprise 10 percent of the population, and I don’t understand their mindset. Malayalis were also part of the Central Board, which gave us the approval. As an actor, I do scripts I am convinced about, and I was convinced about my character in All We Imagine As Light. Some people criticized me, saying that I did the nude scene for fame. I have won several awards and have also been part of critically acclaimed movies. I don’t think I need to strip naked to earn fame,” Divya Prabha stated.
All We Imagine As Light became the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Other than Divya Prabha, the film also stars Kani Kusruti, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon in lead roles. All We Imagine As Light is an official Indo-French co-production between Petit Chaos from France, Chalk & Cheese, and Another Birth from India. The film is currently in theaters.
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