Anushka Sharma's cousin Ruhani Sharma gets slammed for her intimate scenes in the film Agra; says 'I am proud...'
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's sister Ruhani Sharma who is known for her performances in HIT: The First Case and Nootokka Jillala Andagadu got trolled in Agra film which got leaked online. The actress has been receiving a lot of criticism for her intimate scenes in the movie. She recently expressed her disappointment over the backlash she is receiving and released a statement on her Instagram.
She shared a lengthy statement and said that the film's leak caused her heartbreak with its disregard, a project the team dedicated months to. She wrote, 'It's heartbreaking to see our months of hard work, dedication, and passion being disregarded in this way. Creating an art film is an intense journey filled with countless challenges, sleepless nights, and unwavering commitment. What's even more disheartening is how quick some are to judge without understanding the blood, sweat, and tears that go into bringing such a project to life. Agra isn't just another film's a labor of love that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2023, a prestigious honor for any artist. The film has been internationally acclaimed, winning several awards and receiving recognition for the very thing we strive for pushing the boundaries of world cinema'.
She also added writing, 'I stand by my choices, and I'm incredibly proud of this film and the entire team that made it happen. For those who may not fully grasp or appreciate this style of filmmaking, I ask for your respect. Art isn't always meant to be easy or comfortable-it's meant to challenge, to evoke emotion, to make us think. Let's uplift and celebrate the diversity of cinema instead of tearing down the hard work of artists. It's heartbreaking to see our months of hard work, dedication, and passion being disregarded in this way.' Within no time, netizens showcased their support to the actress in the replies. Actress Lavanya Tripathi wrote, 'You go girl!'. Shanvi Srivastava said, 'Brave choices are always great choices! Keep shining!'
Talking about Agra film it was made under the direction of Kanu Behl and he is credited as a co-writer for the project alongside Atika Chohan. The film features Mohit Agarwal, Priyanka Bose, Ruhani Sharma, Rahul Roy, Vibha Chibber and Sonal Jha in important roles. It is produced under the banners of Saregama India Ltd, UFO Production and O28 Films.
On the work front, Ruhani made her debut in Punjabi music videos and was seen in Theka by Ammy Bass, Classroom and Kudi Tu Pataka. She made her acting debut in Tamil film Kadaisi Bench Karthi and was also seen in Telugu film Chi La Sow, directed by Rahul Ravindran. She made her Hindi debut with the movie Agra which premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight on 24 May 2023.