Actress Saumya Tandon, who is a famous actress has said her comment on “heroines performing songs at exotic beach locations” was not aimed towards Yash Raj Films‘ Spyverse or any action film franchise. The announcement came in the wake of an online discussion that related her comment to the cinematic style used in many high-profile spy movies.

The debate began after Tandon replied to an online user’s suggestion that her most recent film Dhurandhar was a female-centric film that depicted male characters in a retrograde fashion due to its male-dominated environment.

Response to Criticism About Female Representation in Dhurandhar

In her initial response, Tandon defended the portrayal of women in Dhurandhar. And described them as respectful and non-stereotypical in spite of the film’s strict and tense background. Tandon stated that the film does not denigrate the female characters nor show women in submissive roles.

In addressing the nature of the setting for the film. She wrote that the story required a realistic approach. And didn’t offer the possibility of extravagant glamour or music sequences that are typically found in films for commercial purposes.

The ‘Heroines on Beaches’ Line Draws Attention

A sentence in her reply drew a lot of interest: “Sorry that the grain of this story doesn’t permit beautiful heroines who sing on exotic beaches. This could be a good idea for other stories, but not for the case of this.”

This story quickly spread across social media platforms, with users connecting it to the YRF Spyverse. Which is known for its mix of spying, high production value and glamorous female lead characters. The series includes titles like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War 2.

While Tandon did not mention the YRF franchise or any particular film the remark was attributed by users to the trademark style of the franchise.

Saumya Tandon Issues Clarification

In response to this speculation Tandon issued a new message in which she claimed that her comments were incorrectly interpreted. She clarified that she wasn’t offering any criticism or comparison of other production companies.

The writer wrote “I’m no taking any attack on anyone at all. I love every type of film – beach romance mountains, love stories about mountains music and dance, all of it. However, this film did not have the grain or the need. Please don’t print what I didn’t write.”

Tandon said that her comment was not meant to be a way of explaining the tone and style of Dhurandhar.

Context of Dhurandhar’s Narrative and Style

Dhurandhar written by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film follows a narrative that is rooted in espionage as well as political conflict. The film stars Ranveer Singh Akshaye Khanna R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal in the lead parts.

Tandon is Ulfat Hasin, who is a key character in the story. Her character’s role is in line with movie’s grounded, intense and realist approach that doesn’t include extravagant musical scenes or glamorous visuals.

Social Media Reaction and Industry Interpretation

The initial comment led to different opinions in social media. Some users saw it as a critique of the gender representation in action movies, whereas others saw it as a remark comparing Dhurandhar and commercial cinema based on franchises.

Industry experts observed that the speculation arose in large part because of the the glamour of international locations for songs which is a common feature in action blockbusters of major scale.

Tandon’s explanation was widely circulated in the comments section. With many users recognizing that her original comment was taken in a different context.