‘They Are Actors’: ‘Toxic’ Actor Benedict Garrett Slams Trolls Criticising Kiara Advani Over ‘Tabaahi’ Song (Watch Video)
British actor Benedict Garrett, co-star in Yash's 'Toxic', strongly condemned the online trolling of Kiara Advani for her intimate scenes in the 'Tabaahi' song. He cited double standards, questioning why Advani faces backlash for professional choices while male actors like Yash are praised. 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' releases August 26, 2026.
The internet is abuzz with a fiery debate sparked by British actor Benedict Garrett, who has publicly lambasted the online harassment directed at Kiara Advani following the release of the song "Tabaahi" from the much-anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Garrett, who also features in the film alongside Kannada superstar Yash, took to Instagram to call out the blatant double standards in how male and female actors are perceived for similar on-screen portrayals. Vishal Mishra Credits Yash for ‘Toxic’ Song ‘Tabaahi’, Says ‘He Thought of the Word Even Before We Made the Track’ (View Post).
‘Toxic’ Actor Slams Criticising Kiara Advani
In a strongly worded video shared on Instagram on July 16, 2026, Benedict Garrett directly addressed the hypocrisy, questioning why Kiara Advani was being trolled for her romantic scenes while her co-star Yash received widespread praise. "I've seen people praising Yash, filling his comments with fire emojis and saying how amazing he looks. But when it comes to Kiara Advani, she's become the butt of jokes," Garrett stated in his video.
He further elaborated on the criticism Kiara faced, citing comments like, 'Oh, she only just got married, she's a mother, she's on a honeymoon instead of Sidharth Malhotra.' Garrett emphatically highlighted the inconsistency: "Seriously? Yash, he's also married, and he also has children. So why is only the woman getting the abuse, while the man apparently gets the applause?" The actor stressed the professional nature of their work, asserting, "They are actors. Their job is to act, to portray characters, to make you believe that they are in love, even when they're not." He concluded by stating that the criticism was not about Kiara's performance but rather her marital and parental status, dismissing it as "ridiculous" and a clear case of "double standards and hypocrisy".
In his accompanying caption, Garrett further questioned, "Why is Kiara Advani being attacked for doing her job, while Yash is being praised for doing exactly the same thing? The backlash over the Tabahi music video says far more about society than it does about either actor..."
‘Toxic’ Actor Benedict Garrett Comes Out in Support of Kiara Advani Amid ‘Tabaahi’ Trolling
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‘Toxic’ Song ‘Tabaahi’ Backlash
The song 'Tabaahi', featuring Yash and Kiara Advani in a visually rich and intense romantic narrative, was released as a video on July 8, 2026, by Zee Music Company. While many appreciated the sizzling chemistry and grand production, a significant section of social media users criticised Kiara Advani for her bold and intimate scenes. Comments often targeted her marital status and motherhood, questioning her choices post-marriage to Sidharth Malhotra. Some even raised questions about her husband's reaction, while others highlighted the disparity in reactions towards Yash, who is also married with children.
"Tabaahi" is the first song from director Geetu Mohandas's upcoming period action thriller, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The track, composed and sung by Vishal Mishra, with Hindi lyrics by Raj Shekhar, has also been released in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.
Watch the Music Video of ‘Tabaahi’ Song:
More About Benedict Garrett
Benedict Garrett is a British actor who relocated to Mumbai, India, in February 2022 to work in Indian cinema. He has since built a diverse filmography across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi productions. His notable credits include roles in films like 'Main Atal Hoon' (2024), 'Baby John' (2024), 'Jawan' (2023), 'The Kerala Story' (2023), and 'Conjuring Kannappan' (2023). Garrett's acting journey began in musical theatre in the UK at the age of 14, and he is also known for his appearance on 'Big Brother UK' in 2012. Shraddha Kapoor’s ‘Eetha’ August Release Pushed To Avoid Box Office Clash With Yash’s ‘Toxic’ – Report.
Fluent in English, Dutch, and French, and conversant in Spanish and German, Garrett's outspoken stance on gender equality in the industry has garnered significant support.
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