This story is from April 15, 2014

I'm proud of what Sunny Leone has achieved: Sherlyn Chopra

I'm proud of what Sunny Leone has achieved: Sherlyn Chopra
I'm proud of what Sunny Leone has achieved: Sherlyn Chopra
Sherlyn Chopra, who was in the city recently, gets candid about her sexuality, comparisons with Sunny Leone and gives us a glimpse of her controversy- free growing up years in Hyderabad.
For someone who believes women should be proud of their bodies, it's frustrating to understand why it's not acceptable for women to portray their sexuality, when men can flaunt theirs.
Sherlyn Chopra is often criticised by her detractors for posting sensual pics on her social networking account. She also comes under the scanner for being talked about for her racy pictures and risque comments,than her filmi projects.
However, the controversial actress finds nothing wrong in celebrating her femininity. 'I believe that every woman should be proud of her sexuality and that's one of the several ways to feel liberated. I see nothing wrong with it.'
Sherlyn, who became the first Indian woman to pose nude for Playboy magazine in 2012, doesn't mind being compared to Sunny Leone and Poonam Pandey. She feels that Bollywood,which was once a perception-driven industry, is now becoming more aspiration-driven. 'I don't mind being compared to anyone and it doesn't make any difference to me. I'm just trying to be a better and sophisticated version of myself.
Although we are regressive when it comes to emancipation of women, I feel great when more women choose to express their sexuality. I'm proud of what Sunny Leone has achieved.' And since she is vociferous about her sexuality, the actress is also aware that men fantasise about her. "They are welcome! We all have the right to be aroused, feel titillated and tantalised. What's wrong with it? What's wrong with wanting to be sexually aroused?' questions Sherlyn.

But it's her trips to her hometown Hyderabad,which brings out a different side to Sherlyn. Coming back to the city always evokes nostalgia in her. 'My memories of school, college and Church and the warmth and affection of the Hyderabadis keep me wanting to come back,' Sherlyn gushes. Speaking fondly of her family, Sherlyn says, 'My sister Sharon is proud of me and my dad would have been proud too, had he been alive.
From childhood, he encouraged me to be myself.' But the most shocking revelation of all comes when she says she was a religious girl back in the day! 'During my school days, I was the darling of the pastor in my church. I don't know if I still hold that status now,' she laughs. Although a Hyderabadi, Sherlyn admits to have gone slow when it comes to signing Telugu films. 'Yea, as far as my Tollywood career is concerned, I took it slow. But I recently signed Bad Girl ' a multi-lingual film,which will also have a Telugu release. I play a vulnerable supermodel and it's a challenging role. I'm sure critics feel that there's more to me than superficial glamour. And I want to make a comeback to Tollywood with this film.'
So, is the Bad Girl looking to settle down in a long term relationship? Well, that depends on how much mutual respect the duo share. 'How could a person claim to love me if he does not have respect for what I stand for? I'm looking for a relationship that's rock solid. I'm looking for someone who is selfless, passionate, crazy and spontaneous.'
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