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Published 19:19 IST, February 26th 2020

Rekha's 'non-consensual kiss' with Kamal Haasan gets Chinmayi Sripaada's attention

Rekha’s ‘non-consensual’ kiss with actor, Kamal Haasan from the film, Punnagai Mannan has this reaction from Chinmayi Sripaada. Read on to know more.

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The internet has been taken by storm by the video of Tamil actor Rekha’s comments about her ‘non-consensual’ kiss with actor and politician Kamal Haasan from the film, Punnagai Mannan. Even though the film released on November 1, 1986, this scene went viral after Rekha revealed that the scene was shot without her permission.

In an interview, Rekha revealed that she had no idea about the kiss and had she known about it, she wouldn’t have agreed to it. The video then led to netizens demanding that Kamal Hassan to apologise for forcefully kissing Rekha. Rekha also said in the interview that she spoke to the director of Punnagai Mannan where she was told that the clipping would be deleted from the film.

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Giving more attention to the incident, singer Chinmayi Sripaada took to Twitter to share her views and concerns. She went on to support Rekha and also address this issue to fans saying that whatever happened was wrong.

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Image courtesy: Kamal Haasan Instagram, Chinmayi Sripaada Instagram, South actress media Instagram

19:19 IST, February 26th 2020