Actress Divya Prabha, who was recently seen in the critically-acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light, has opened up about her leaked nude scene. For those unversed, the film released in theatres on November 22 and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approving a frontal nudity scene without any cuts. Its dialogues have also not been modified by the Censor Board.
In the Payal Kapadia-directorial, Divya plays the role of Anu, a young Malayali nurse. During an interaction with Onmanorama, Divya reacted to her nude scene being leaked on social media and called it 'pathetic'.
"It is really pathetic. However, I had anticipated such a response from a section of the people in Kerala even when I signed up for the role. We are a community that celebrates filmmakers like Yorgos Lanthimos and even the actress who won the Oscar for her work in the film. But we are intolerant of Malayali women doing such roles," Divya said.
Slamming those who have been sharing the video clips, Divya said, "Those who shared the leaked videos comprise 10 per cent of the population, and I don't understand their mindset. Malayalis were also part of the Central Board, which gave us the approval. As an actor, I do scripts I am convinced about, and I was totally convinced about my character in All We Imagine As Light. Some people criticised me, saying that I did the nude scene for fame. I have won several awards and have also been part of critically acclaimed movies. I don't think I need to strip naked to earn fame."
Opening up about showing female nudity in the film, Payal Kapadia had earlier said in an interview with Mid-Day, "I wanted to normalise it. It’s a part of everyday life, like eating and drinking. I wanted to be authentic to one of the main themes, which is desire, and there are ways to get to it. But this felt the most organic thing to put into the film."
About All We Imagine As Light
The film that has brought global recognition to Indian cinema. The anticipation for its domestic release was high, especially after its successful run on global platforms.
Starring Kani Kusruti, and Chhaya Kadam, along with Divya, All We Imagine As Light follows the lives of three women working at a hospital in Mumbai. The film captures their deep bond as they navigate loneliness and face challenges in the bustling city. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and connection.
All We Imagine As Light made history by premiering at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film since 1994 to compete in the main competition and winning the prestigious Grand Prix.
