Sai Pallavi has a firm stance on not wearing short dresses in her films. During a promotional interview for her Telugu movie “Virataparvam,” Pallavi shed light on her decision and shared the discomfort she experienced when she wore a short dress.
Pallavi expressed her reasons behind the strict policy, highlighting her discomfort and the negative experience she encountered when donning a short dress for a dance performance. In the interview, she elaborated on feeling uneasy and the subsequent comments and objectification she faced after the video went viral. This incident influenced her decision to refrain from wearing short dresses in her films, emphasizing her commitment to maintaining her personal comfort and dignity.
Sai Pallavi on not wearing short dresses in movies
During an interview with Galatta, Pallavi shared a distressing experience she encountered when she wore a slit dress for a competition. Recounting her time studying in Georgia, she mentioned learning Tango and donning the attire for a performance. Pallavi revealed that she had obtained permission from her parents, who were supportive of her decision. However, her experience took a negative turn after her debut film, Premam, garnered praise and her tango dance video went viral. People began scrutinizing the video, pausing it to leave comments about her slit dress. This unsettling situation left Pallavi feeling objectified and profoundly uncomfortable.
She said, “When I was studying in Georgia, I learnt Tango. For a performance, I had to wear a slit dress and I even took permission from my parents. Even they were ok with it. Later, when my first film Premam released and I was applauded for my performance, my tango dance video went viral. People started pausing the video and commenting on my slit dress. In my mind, it felt like I was being objectified and made me very uncomfortable,” as quoted by Hindustan Times.
She added, “Since that incident, I chose to be this way. I didn’t want to do something and later not feel ok about it. Also, we can’t judge someone’s character by what they wear. If you go and ask my parents, they’ll say I shout at times and lose my cool. What I wear doesn’t necessarily reflect my personality,”
