Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has addressed veteran actor Annu Kapoor’s controversial “dudhiya badan” remark, explaining how she chooses to handle negative comments while remaining focused on her career. The actress emphasised the importance of filtering out distractions and prioritising her professional goals.
The discussion follows remarks Kapoor made in 2025 while talking about Tamannaah’s special song “Aaj Ki Raat” from Stree 2. His comments about the actress’s appearance attracted criticism on social media, with many people viewing them as objectifying.
Tamannaah Bhatia on Annu Kapoor’s Controversial Comment
During an interview on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel in 2025, Annu Kapoor commented on Tamannaah Bhatia’s appearance while discussing her performance in “Aaj Ki Raat”. He described her as having a “dudhiya badan”, or a milky complexion and body. His remarks prompted widespread criticism and discussions about sexism and the objectification of women.
In July 2026, Kapoor, then 70, defended his comments, maintaining that he intended them as a form of appreciation. He also suggested that the criticism was influenced by a preference for English over Hindi and said he was willing to apologise to Tamannaah if she had been hurt by his words.
Tamannaah, 37, was asked about the controversy and shared her perspective on handling such situations.
“I think that as a creative person, our most important task is to listen. And when we listen, what we keep and what we filter is very important to understand,” she said.
She further explained that giving excessive attention to such remarks could prevent people from moving forward in life. Emphasising her priorities, the actress added, “So I don’t even see these things. I focus on my work. I focus on what I want to make. I focus on my acting career.”
Tamannaah also described acting as a service and a responsibility, underlining her commitment to her profession rather than becoming distracted by controversy.
Tamannaah Bhatia Discusses Her Jewellery Business
Tamannaah on October 28, 2026, for a session titled “Tamanna calling Tamannaah: Turning Fame Into Fortune”. Alongside discussing the controversy, she spoke about her entrepreneurial journey and her plans for her fine jewellery business.
The actress launched Tamannaah Fine Jewellery in January 2026, opening its flagship store in Mumbai’s Juhu. She highlighted her personal involvement in running the business and joked, “I am my own intern. I do all the work.”
Tamannaah also shared her ambition to see the jewellery brand listed on the stock exchange, encouraging the audience to remember her goal.
Her comments offered insight into her efforts to build a business alongside her established acting career.
Tamannaah Bhatia’s Latest Film and Career Journey
On the film front, Tamannaah’s latest release, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra, arrived in theatres on September 25, 2026.
The film features the song “Chhathi Maiya”, described as the first Hindi film number built around the Chhath Puja festival.
With more than 90 films across a career spanning 20 years, Tamannaah also reflected on how her professional journey has unfolded. She revealed that she had never meticulously planned every stage of her career, instead allowing opportunities and experiences to shape her path.
Her approach to dealing with public criticism and her ambitions beyond cinema. Through her comments, the actress reiterated her focus on acting, creative work and expanding her business ventures.