Ananya: Madhavan explains why some men are seen as toxic despite good intentions
Actor Madhavan opened about how men are considered toxic despite good intentions. In a special conversation with India today, he faced confusion for new ways to honor women in modern society.
In short
- Madhavan opened about modern masculinity
- In an interview with us, he discussed his upcoming film ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’
- Fatima Sana Sheikh starring, will be released on Netflix
Actor R Madhavan recently shared his views on men’s depiction in films, especially those labeled as “toxic”. In a special conversation with India today, he said that many men are often unaware of their aggressive behavior, blaming the way it has been brought.
Madhavan explained in detail, “People in the age group of 40-43 were raised in a separate environment. So when they do not intend to be aggressive and want to be really inclusive and respectable, the way they taught them to show respect for women are very different -because they have learned it from their parents.”
Additionally, he talked about how men of his generation are trying to adapt to developing views of respect for women, although it could sometimes be confused. “People like me have to learn a new way to show respect for women. For example, I am used to open a car door for a woman, let her move forward, or when a woman is standing, she stands up. But today, it can be seen as aggressive. Yes, there is a section that feels like this, ”he explained.
Madhavan admitted that these mixed signs could often be misleading. “It confuses men. I have been told such things,” Please call me mam, “or” Don’t open the door for me, I can do it myself. ” I have heard
He explained that most men are not trying to be derogatory – they just don’t fully understand what has changed. “Although they don’t want to be aggressive, and they want to be humble and well, the courtesy is now defined again,” he said.
Talking about the characters in films, he explained how they may not look like bad people on the surface, but still hurt women without realizing it.
He said, “Yes, a man can be toxic, but he cannot intend to be. And that’s what we are looking for in the story of ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’.
Madhavan said, “He believes that he is developing, but he is not changing enough. He is still becoming aggressive – unknowingly. What he sees looks as a great gesture, may really be hurt, but he fails to feel it. It happens only when he is saying after a moment. Then he is clear that he is a toxic.”
‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ starring Fatima Sana Sheikh is releasing on Netflix on 11 July.