Veteran dancer and actress Manju Bhargavi has drawn attention with her candid comments about actress Sreeleela’s dancing skills.
During a recent interview, Manju Bhargavi was shown a picture of herself dancing alongside Sreeleela and was asked whether she considered the young actress a good dancer.
Her immediate reaction was a blunt “Chee!” before she added, “She is a nice girl… that’s all I can say.”
When asked again whether Sreeleela dances well, Bhargavi recalled giving her an opportunity to perform a small part in one of her ballets after Sreeleela’s mother approached her and requested it. However, she stopped short of praising the actress’s classical dancing abilities.
Manju Bhargavi further stressed that excelling in classical dance requires extensive practice and dedication.
“One needs to practise a lot to excel in classical dance. It’s not that easy,” she remarked, before moving on from the topic.
The comments have attracted attention because Sreeleela is widely known for her energetic dance performances in films.
Manju Bhargavi’s remarks, particularly her initial “Chee!” reaction, have now become a talking point, with viewers debating whether she was simply critiquing Sreeleela’s classical dance skills or whether something else prompted such a blunt response.
Whatever the intent behind her remarks, they have triggered mixed reactions online.
While some detractors of Sreeleela are enjoying Manju Bhargavi’s comments and viewing them as a candid assessment of the actress’s dancing, others have come out in support of Sreeleela and criticised Manju Bhargavi for what they see as an arrogant or dismissive attitude.
Some viewers feel that, as a veteran artiste, Manju Bhargavi could have shown more appreciation and encouragement towards a younger performer rather than appearing dismissive of her abilities.
