# Malavika Sharma asked if she liked beef, says she’s vegetarian

2026-08-17T12:42:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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Malavika Sharma, a Maharashtra-born actress promoting her upcoming Malayalam film 'Khalifa: The Intro', was visibly taken aback during her first interaction with Kerala media when a reporter asked her, 'Did you like beef?' The Times of India reports she looked annoyed before clarifying, 'I am vegetarian so I haven't tried beef.' A video of the exchange has gone viral, drawing criticism from social media users who questioned the relevance of the query. Some users on X called it a 'stupid question' and suggested it was meant to create a rift. Others pointed out her Brahmin heritage and asked if a Muslim actor would be asked about pork, The Times of India adds. According to Siasat.com, the reporter's question also sparked a wider discussion about the nature of questions celebrities face during promotions. Malavika, who has acted in Telugu and Kannada films, is now expanding into Malayalam cinema with 'Khalifa: The Intro'.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/video-malavika-sharma-left-visiblyannoyed-after-being-asked-did-you-like-beef-during-kerala-media-interaction/articleshow/133292450.cms>
- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/kerala-reporter-asks-malavika-sharma-did-you-like-beef-3526389/>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T14:56:25+00:00.

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