Actress Aditi Shankar has spoken in support of Anupama Parameswaran following the latter’s recent candid discussion about a difficult past relationship.
During promotions for her upcoming film Once More, Aditi said she had watched Anupama’s interview and appreciated the courage it took for the actress to speak publicly about a deeply personal experience.
Rather than focusing on the speculation surrounding the identity of Anupama’s former partner, Aditi said she viewed the conversation primarily as one person’s account of something she had experienced.
Aditi Shankar Praises Anupama’s Courage
Anupama recently spoke about a past relationship that she described as involving narcissistic abuse. She discussed the emotional and physical impact of the experience and explained that understanding what was happening to her took time.
Her comments subsequently generated considerable discussion online. While some viewers expressed support, social media conversations also included speculation about the identity of the person she was referring to.
Aditi said she preferred to focus on Anupama’s decision to tell her story.
Speaking to Galatta Plus, she said:
“I want to say hats off to her for having the courage to share her own story. There was honesty in what she said.”
For Aditi, the value of the interview was not in identifying the person involved but in acknowledging the difficulty of speaking about an experience that had been deeply personal.
‘Her Experience Can Create Awareness’
Aditi also addressed the wider significance of Anupama’s revelations.
She said she did not believe Anupama’s intention was to target or demean another individual. Instead, she felt the experience she described could help people recognise unhealthy relationship patterns in their own lives.
“The experience she shared can create awareness among many people,”
Aditi said, adding that she believed Anupama’s intention was not to put anyone down.
The actress pointed out that people can sometimes remain in unhealthy relationships without immediately recognising what they are experiencing. Emotional attachment can make it difficult to identify patterns of behaviour or understand that a relationship has become harmful.
Anupama Parameswaran on Understanding Her Past Relationship
Anupama has previously spoken about how difficult it was for her to understand the nature of her former relationship.
She described changes in her former partner’s behaviour and said she eventually recognised what she had experienced as narcissistic abuse.
The actress has also explained that hearing another actor discuss a similar experience helped her identify aspects of her own situation.
Her decision to speak publicly has since prompted conversations about emotional abuse, relationship dynamics and the difficulty of recognising unhealthy behaviour while being emotionally involved.
Importantly, Anupama has not publicly identified the person involved. Much of the discussion around the subject online has therefore involved speculation rather than confirmed information.
Aditi’s comments steer the conversation away from that speculation and towards the broader issue of awareness.
Aditi Shankar Focuses on the Larger Conversation
For Aditi, Anupama’s decision to speak about her experience can potentially help others who may be dealing with similar situations.
Her response also highlights an important distinction between sharing a personal experience and publicly accusing a specific individual.
By supporting Anupama without speculating about the identity of her former partner, Aditi focused on the emotional significance of the story and the possibility that it could help others recognise difficult relationship patterns.
Aditi Shankar Prepares for Once More
Meanwhile, Aditi Shankar is gearing up for the release of Once More, in which she stars opposite Arjun Das.
Written and directed by debutant Vignesh Srikanth, the romantic drama follows two people from contrasting backgrounds whose lives intersect, creating a relationship that challenges the differences between them.
The film is produced by Yuvaraj Ganesan under the Million Dollar Studios banner.
Once More is scheduled to release in theatres on August 28.
For Aditi, the film adds another project to a growing acting career, while her recent comments on Anupama’s experience have placed her in a wider conversation about relationships, emotional well-being and the importance of speaking openly about difficult experiences.
