Aditi Shankar has voiced her support for Anupama Parameswaran following the latter’s recent candid revelations about a difficult relationship. Speaking during the promotions of Once More, Aditi said she had watched Anupama’s interview and felt the actor deserved appreciation for speaking honestly about a deeply personal experience.
Anupama recently opened up about a past relationship that she described as an experience of narcissistic abuse. She spoke about the emotional and physical impact it had on her and how it took time for her to understand that what she was experiencing was abuse. Her comments have since led to considerable discussion online, with reactions ranging from support to speculation about the identity of the person she was referring to.
Aditi, however, said she did not view Anupama’s interview through the lens of speculation. Instead, she saw it as an individual sharing something she had personally endured.
“I want to say hats off to her for having the courage to share her own story. There was honesty in what she said,” Aditi said in an interview with Galatta Plus.
Aditi says Anupama’s story could create awareness
Aditi also addressed the reactions to Anupama’s comments, stressing that she did not believe the actor’s intention was to target or demean anyone. For her, the more significant aspect of the conversation was the possibility that Anupama’s experience could resonate with people who may be facing similar situations.
She pointed out that people can sometimes find themselves in unhealthy relationships without immediately understanding what is happening to them. The difficulty, she suggested, lies in recognising certain patterns while being emotionally invested in a relationship.
“The experience she shared can create awareness among many people,” Aditi said, adding that she believed Anupama’s intention was not to put anyone down.
Anupama has previously spoken about how difficult it was to recognise the nature of her own relationship. She described experiencing dramatic shifts in her former partner’s behaviour and said she eventually came to understand that the situation she was in amounted to narcissistic abuse. She has also spoken about how hearing another actor discuss a similar experience helped her recognise what she herself had been going through.
Aditi’s comments come at a time when Anupama’s revelations have become the subject of intense online discussion. While the actor has not identified the person involved, speculation around her past relationship has circulated on social media. Aditi’s response, instead, focuses on the broader conversation around emotional abuse and the value of being able to speak about such experiences without necessarily turning them into a personal accusation.
Aditi Shankar gears up for Once More
Meanwhile, Aditi is preparing for the release of Once More, in which she stars opposite Arjun Das. Written and directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth, the romantic drama follows two individuals from contrasting worlds whose lives intersect, setting the stage for a relationship that challenges their differences.
Produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the Million Dollar Studios banner, Once More marks another addition to Aditi’s growing filmography. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 28.
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