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

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'.