Trisha Krishnan, who was subject to vicious attacks on social media and most recently, harassed during a shoot for Garjanai, has now pushed back against those attacking her. In a series of tweets, Trisha asked if disrespecting women was a part of Tamil culture. Trisha has been specifically targeted by some supporters of the Tamil sport Jallikattu as she supports the animal rights organisation PETA. PETA has pushed for a ban on Jallikattu.
Trisha was in Sivagangai shooting for her film Garjanai when a group of protesters stormed the shoot, forcing her to take refuge in her vanity van. As per a report in The News Minute, the angry protesters mouthed slogans insisting that Trisha apologise if she wanted to resume shooting. The apology was being demanded for her association with PETA.
Trisha clarified via tweets that she had never spoken against the sport. She also thanked the Tamil Nadu police for ensuring her safety on sets, and thanked fellow actor STR for his support.
Trisha criticised the vulgarity of the comments on social media, which included images and derogatory posts about her. She asked if it was a part of Tamil culture to disrespect women, and said those people should be ashamed of themselves.
Before i break my silence on d concerned issue,i would firstly lik 2 thank d entire police personnel of Tamil Nadu for makin sure i reached
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
home safe last night n for being a source of comfort n strength to my family who was put through unnecessary stress and agony
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
Secondly,I have never spoken against Jallikattu at any given point.Thank u @iam_str for making my stand clear and takin up for me as always
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
That bein said,I am shocked n mortified at d haters n d kind of filthy language bein used jus bcoz u have free access 2 social media. pic.twitter.com/oCX0Tvbsgj
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
The poster seen above announces Trisha’s death. The reason cited for her fake “death” is that she had been infected by HIV apparently by abusing her parents.
Trisha, however, refused to be fazed.
Disrespecting a woman and her family is tamil culture?You should be ashamed to call urself a Tamilian or even speak about Tamil culture.
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
I never bow down to bullyism nor do i fear you.Get off my timeline and get a life !!! Period !!!
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
Biggest thank u to my Garjanai team for d protection n support u gav me yest n n my wonderful well wishers for standing by me always❤️
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) January 14, 2017
The stark display of intolerance and hostility has only grown dangerously with each day. This is definitely not the first time actors have been pulled down for speaking up over sensitive issues in Tamil Nadu. Actress Kushboo was embroiled in a controversy for her remarks on AIDS awareness and the need of protected sex. Her comment: that it is okay for girls to have pre-marital sex with precaution to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, did not go well with Tamil people. Cases were filed against the actress, but the Supreme Court dismissed all cases later.
Meanwhile, actor Kamal Haasan took to Twitter to condemn personal attacks on the actress. He has written, “Please stop hurting Ms Trisha. Let’s not hurt her (Trisha) just because she differs from our opinion. We need both Trisha and jallikattu. Let’s continue to contend with love (sic).”
Pls stop hurting MsTrisha.அவர்க்கும் நமக்குமுள வேற்றுமை ஊரறியட்டும் கன்னியும் வாழ நம் காளையும் வாழ வழி செய்வோம். தர்க்கம் தொடர்க நேசத்துடன்
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 14, 2017
My support is always for decency. Let individuals be . Dont weaken our case by slandering. Leave small people alone fight decesion makers.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 14, 2017
