Nandamuri Balakrishna under fire for pushing actress Anjali on stage at Gangs Of Godavari event
Amaravati: Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna has come under intense scrutiny following a video surfacing online, purportedly showing him pushing actress Anjali during the Gangs Of Godavari pre-release event. The incident has sparked outrage, with netizens condemning Balakrishna's behavior and expressing shock at the lack of intervention from those present.
In the viral video, Balakrishna is seen on stage addressing the audience alongside the cast of the film. Moments later, he appears to interact with Anjali, whose response he fails to hear. Subsequently, he allegedly pushes her, causing a momentary imbalance. While Anjali is observed laughing off the incident, her co-star Neha appears visibly stunned.
The video has attracted strong reactions from social media users, with many criticizing Balakrishna for purportedly disrespecting women and questioning the bystanders' silence.
Several celebs too commented on the video. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta asked, "Who is this scumbag?", while actor Siddharth wrote, "Appalling behaviour by Balakrishna and an understandable reaction by the junior artist who laughed it off, but the most horrifying part of this video is the crowd’s reaction to a blatant act of assault, cheering and hooting in approval.”
Nandamuri Balakrishna is the sixth son of legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh NT Rama Rao. He is also an elected member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Hindupuram constituency.
As for Anjali, the actress marked her Tollywood debut in 2006 with the film Photo, and has so far worked in over 50 films, most of them in Tamil and Telugu.
Appalling behaviour by Balakrishna and an understandable reaction by the junior artist who laughed it off, but the most horrifying part of this video is the crowd’s reaction to a blatant act of assault, cheering and hooting in approval.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
