Anurag Kashyap Calls Out 'Cultural Hypocrisy' Over Yash's 'Toxic' Teaser Backlash
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News18•01-02-2026, 15:42
Anurag Kashyap Calls Out 'Cultural Hypocrisy' Over Yash's 'Toxic' Teaser Backlash
- •Anurag Kashyap defended Yash's film 'Toxic' teaser, calling society 'culturally hypocritical' regarding the backlash.
- •The teaser faced criticism for a graphic sex scene, leading to the actress Beatriz Taufenbach reportedly deleting social media accounts.
- •Kashyap highlighted that male actors' shirtless scenes are accepted, but a woman celebrating sexuality draws outrage.
- •The Women’s Commission also condemned the teaser's content.
- •The film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' introduced Yash's character Raya and spotlighted a powerful female ensemble including Kiara Advani and Nayanthara.
Why It Matters: Anurag Kashyap criticizes societal double standards regarding sexuality in media, defending Yash's 'Toxic' teaser.
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