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South Indian actress Regena Cassandra has criticized Bollywood actresses Janhvi Kapoor and Radhika Apte for their comments on the portrayal of women in Telugu films, warning that such remarks risk deepening the North-South divide. Regena argued that actors should have the agency to refuse roles or leave projects that make them uncomfortable. She also shared her own experience of being sidelined by Dharma Productions in the promotion of Kesari Chapter 2, despite having a prominent role in the film. Regena's comments come as part of a broader discussion on the treatment of women in cinema and the challenges faced by actresses in different film industries.
Janhvi Kapoor and Radhika Apte had previously spoken about their experiences in Telugu films, with Janhvi discussing the objectification in her role in Peddi and Radhika expressing discomfort with her role in Legend. Regena, who has worked in both South and Bollywood films, believes that while it is important for actresses to speak up about their experiences, the conversation should not be framed along regional lines.
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