New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognizance of Tamil actor Mansoor Ali Khan’s sexist comments against actress Trisha Krishnan. In a media interaction, Mansoor Khan, who had a cameo in the Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial 'Leo' starring Vijay, made derogatory remarks about not having any “bedroom scene with Trisha” during the film's shoot schedule in Kashmir.  


An official tweet from NCW read, “The National Commission for Women is deeply concerned about the derogatory remarks made by actor Mansoor Ali Khan towards actress Trisha Krishna. We're taking suo motu in this matter directing the DGP to invoke IPC Section 509 B and other relevant laws. Such remarks normalize violence against women and must be condemned.” 






Earlier, Trisha also took to X and said that Khan’s comments are "sexist, disrespectful, misogynistic, repulsive and in bad taste" and she will never work with the actor again. 


"A recent video has come to my notice where Mr. Mansoor Ali Khan has spoken about me in a vile and disgusting manner. I strongly condemn this and find it sexist, disrespectful, misogynistic, repulsive, and in bad taste. 


"He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen space with someone as pathetic as him and I will make sure it never happens for the rest of my film career as well. People like him bring a bad name to mankind," she wrote on X. 






Leo’s director Lokesh Kanagaraj also came out in support of Trisha and wrote, “Disheartened and enraged to hear the misogynistic comments made by Mr.Mansoor Ali Khan, given that we all worked in the same team. Respect for women, fellow artists and professionals should be a non-negotiable in any industry and I absolutely condemn this behaviour.” 






Singer Chinmayi Sripaada also reacted to Khan's remarks and wrote, "The thing about men like Mansoor Ali Khan -- they have always been talking like this. Never been condemned, with other men in power, money and influence laughing along."  


The South Indian Artistes' Association (SIAA) also condemned Khan’s comment and demanded that he make a public apology. SIAA president and noted actor M Nasser said Khan had made the remark while speaking to journalists and he must similarly apologise to the actresses in front of the media. 


In ‘Leo’ Trisha starred as Sathya opposite Vijay's character.