‘Qarib Qarib Singlle’ actress Parvathy Thiruvothu apologizes for casually using ‘Bipolar Disorder’

Parvathy Thiruvothu recently grabbed attention as she casually used the term ‘Bipolar disorder’. She was slammed by netizens for casually using such a severe mental disease to explain a situation. The Malayalam actress did not shy away from accepting her mistake and she even apologized for the same.

A clip from the Film Companion’s chat show with Anupama Chopra got out in which Parvathy called out ‘Arjun Reddy’ and ‘Kabir Singh’s misogyny while Vijay Deverakonda was present in the same room. She was lauded for not mincing her words. However, while explaining how there’s a difference between ‘Joker’ and ‘Arjun Reddy’, the actress casually used the phrase ‘bipolar disorder’.

Netizens immediately pointed out how Paravathy used a serious mental disease casually. One of the users wrote, “Okay ya’all Parvathy is definitely rocking it here but DID SHE JUST SAY “THAT’S A BIPOLAR BEHAVIOUR?!” – Sorry i couldn’t continue watching it post that (sic).”

To which Parvathy offered a kind apology after accepting her mistake. Replying to the user, Parvathy wrote, “Hi Divya! Came across this comment. Thank you! It was a wrong choice of words and I stand corrected. This is important as I myself have been trying to unlearn usages that allow using grave mental disabilities as a mere “adjective” to explain a situation,” wrote the ‘Qarib Qarib Singlle’ actress.

Hi Divya! Came across this comment. Thank you! It was a wrong choice of words and I stand corrected. This is important as I myself have been trying to unlearn usages that allow using grave mental disabilities as a mere “adjective” to explain a situation.

— Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) November 26, 2019

She further added, “The phrase I was looking for is “two extremes” of the impact of commercial success of a movie. When a movie strikes with the audience for all the right reasons and gets a mass following. And the other, when a movie connects with the audience for toxic elements and thereby”

The phrase I was looking for is “two extremes” of the impact of commercial success of a movie. When a movie strikes with the audience for all the right reasons and gets a mass following. And the other, when a movie connects with the audience for toxic elements and thereby (..)

— Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) November 26, 2019

not only reveals the actual shocking reality of a larger mindset but also glorifies/encourages it. As I said, thank you for bringing it to my notice. We learn -unlearn- learn, encore!

— Parvathy Thiruvothu (@parvatweets) November 26, 2019

Soon Parvathy was showered with praises for accepting her mistake. One of the users wrote, “Goddamn finally found someone sensible in the industry with a spine. A fan already”

Check out one more user’s comment appreciating the actress.

Parvathy I always admired you for ur acting n now admire u for d person u are ? U impress me Everytime be it changing ur surname to condemn the discrimination our society has based on caste and now for this ?Keep Rocking ?

— Priyanka (@priyankatony) November 27, 2019

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