Actor Amala Akkineni’s Facebook post has gone viral and the post has raised questions on the relentless scrutiny by media about the actors. The post comes as an allude on media coverage on Sridevi’s demise and some even called it as bathroom journalism. “Will you let me age gracefully without needing to comment on how tired I look or the weight I have gained?,” She begins with.
“Will you let me stop colouring my hair, let me wear it short, without referring to my long tresses in Pushpak, at 19?.The bad hair days get captured, not the wisdom I carry, and that’s demoralizing. Surely cameras can show the depth of a person and not just the surface? Will you let me discuss meaningful things without interrupting the flow with questions on how I cook or what the season’s latest gossip demands? My inner being thrives on accomplishing things that make a difference, things I seek to complete before my physical form is put to rest,” She writes.
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Will you let me age gracefully?Will you let me age gracefully without needing to comment on how tired I look or the…
Posted by Amala Akkineni on Tuesday, February 27, 2018
