Ram Gopal Varma sparked outrage after a controversial video of him with Ashu Reddy went viral online. He used the video to promote his film Dangerous. His subsequent actions shocked internet users.

Why was Ram Gopal Varma in controversy?

Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) is back in the news for a bold promotional video for his film Dangerous. In the video, he is seen touching, kissing, and sucking actress Ashu Reddy's feet during an interview. He first shared a photo on X on December 6th, in which he is seen kissing her feet, with the caption, "Where is the Dangerous mark on Ashu Reddy? Full video in 30 minutes at 9:30 pm," and later posted the entire clip on YouTube and other platforms.

What happened in Ashu Reddy's interview?
In the viral interview, Bigg Boss fame Ashu Reddy is sitting on a sofa, while RGV sits on the floor near her feet. She claims she chose this floor to "remind everyone how women should be treated." During the conversation, he not only caresses and kisses her feet, but also sucks her toes, claiming it was done with her permission. The video was used as a promotional stunt for his film Dangerous.

How did people react online?

Many social media users called the video "disgusting" and "tasteless," and accused RGV of crossing all limits to promote his film. Some said that while he tried to portray it as "respecting women," it seemed more like a cheap publicity stunt. Clips and screenshots of the interview went viral on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, with users criticizing both the director and the film's marketing methods.

What is Dangerous about? When was it released?

Dangerous, also known as Khatra, is a Hindi-language crime thriller directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Apsara Rani and Naina Ganguly as two women who fall in love after having bad experiences with men. The film focuses on a lesbian couple who stand up to a wicked gangster husband and society to stay together. It was promoted as "India's first lesbian love/crime/action film" and was released in December 2022 after a controversial publicity push.

What was Ram Gopal Varma's controversial statement?
Besides the Ashu Reddy video, RGV previously faced criticism for his comments on the Shraddha Walker murder case. In one tweet, he wrote that instead of "rest in peace," Shraddha should return as a spirit and cut the murderer into 70 pieces.

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