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Updated 24 Oct, 2018

Actor Hira Mani was recently in the spotlight for glorifying cheating in relationships and now her husband Mani has sparked a controversy too.

Last night, the TV host/actor put up his unsolicited views about #MeToo, particularly at the expense of the movement's founder Tarana Burke.

Let's ignore the fact that Mani doesn't quite get how to fit images on Instagram but thinks he knows all about women's struggles. Just for a sec.

In his post, Mani encapsulates the misogynistic view that attacks Burke for her looks rather than listen to her story, completely ignoring the fact that many instances of harassment and assault are about power and dominance and not satisfying lust.

He also seems unaware of his responsibility as a celebrity. If he can't provide empathy or support to survivors, he should just stay quiet, like how women have been for decades.

To mock a sexual assault survivor is a pretty low move and we expect better from our celebrities who often represent us on global platforms and are meant to be role models for their fans. And we're not the only ones who think so. Mani did not get as many 'hahahas' as he was hoping for.

Instead, he is facing a lot of backlash over his post, with many calling him out on misogyny and bigotry.

Mani has since removed the post and issued an apology on behalf of his PR person whom he blames for the mishap.

We do wish Mani was more responsible about #MeToo and hope he understands what's at stake when he mocks the voices of thousands of women.

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Amarnath Oct 24, 2018 01:44pm
It is worth a while to wonder this: It is not fair for the world expect intelligence from every person on this earth, what kind of viewpoints/environment does a person sees around him/her amongst family, friends, colleagues that makes a person hold such insensitive view as this?
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Gamal Oct 24, 2018 01:55pm
More than anything, what Mani said was racist. Pathetic attempt for cheap fame because he became irrelevant a long time ago.
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Mehr Oct 24, 2018 01:57pm
How is he even considered a celebrity? Shameful comments. Both husband and wife are wanna be celebrities.
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