Newly-wed Rashmika Mandanna has broken her silence after an alleged audio clip involving her began circulating widely on social media. Addressing the controversy, the actor issued a statement on Instagram Stories describing the situation as a serious invasion of privacy and requesting that people refrain from sharing the clip further.
In her note, Rashmika explained that the audio currently being circulated online appears to be from a private conversation recorded nearly eight years ago. “To my dearest people who have been with me through this incredible journey so far. And to others concerned with this matter – It has been 8 years since a sustained campaign of misinformation, harassment, and targeted attacks from a section of the media and individuals online had started against me”.
She continued, “I have watched as my words have been taken out of context, as words I never uttered were spun into false narratives, and hate has been amplified for the sake of views, reach, and engagement. All this while, while it pained me and hurt me, I chose patience and silence. I accepted that being in the public eye sometimes comes with unfair criticism, but as long as I remain true to myself and happy, spreading joy around me, things will fall into place. However, what has happened in the last 24 hours crosses a line that can’t be ignored.”
“An old private conversation, believed to be from nearly eight years ago, appears to have been recorded and circulated without the knowledge or consent of those involved. A small portion of that conversation has now been deliberately taken out of context and circulated widely to create yet another discomforting controversy- strategically coinciding with recent developments in my personal life. How far can people go? In doing so, they have dragged my family along with people I share …read more
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