Veteran actress Rina Khan has criticised Pori Moni over her confrontation with a journalist at a court premises, saying the incident has tarnished the image of the entire acting community.
Pori Moni went to court on Thursday, 5 November, to appear in a case filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmud over an alleged assault.
During the visit, she accused a journalist of inappropriate touching before verbally abusing and threatening him. The incident triggered a commotion at the court and soon sparked widespread public debate.
Many people voiced support for the journalist, while Pori Moni faced criticism over her behaviour. Rina Khan has now joined the discussion, urging artistes to remain mindful of how they conduct themselves in public.
“People may use abusive language when they lose their temper, but that is not right. We become known through the media. Our reputation also reaches people through the media, and so does our disrepute. We should never say or do anything that reflects badly on artistes,” she said.
Calling the incident a stain on the entire acting community, Rina questioned why an artiste would use offensive language in front of thousands of people.
“This is not just a matter concerning one artiste; it brings shame on the entire fraternity. What happened was wrong. I saw the news yesterday. Artistes should not abuse others like this. I am speaking about the entire community. If you have a grievance against someone, you can call that person aside and discuss it privately,” she added.
