Sonil Dedhia (MID-DAY; January 11, 2018)

Close on the heels of New Year's Eve last month, Bengaluru took the country by surprise over the lack of support extended to Sunny Leone after certain political groups played moral police and objected to her scheduled performance. With the untoward incident behind her, Leone now tells mid-day that the "crazy stuff that happened, most of which was nonsense, is not worth my time."

Having constantly attempted to distance herself from the image of being an artiste worthy of roles only suitable for a selective audience, Leone says she doesn't question the fact that the industry has accepted her today. "The acceptance I have got is amazing. I am still associated with this industry and am happy with the work I am doing. My fans and viewers have accepted me and that is what matters. There are different ways in which they support me and I am happy for that," says the actor, further adding that she now wishes to focus on her commitments in the new year. "I have a busy schedule ahead."

Moving on, Leone says, is the only option she sees suitable to deal with the incident, which saw the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike oppose her performance in the city, claiming it would be an "assault" on the city's culture. With the Bengaluru police allegedly refusing protection, the actor had to cancel her gig. "If Bengaluru can't ensure my safety, and that of those who attend the show, there's no point [of performing there]. People's safety should always come first. My mantra for survival has been to keep moving forward. It would be silly to get upset over something that is not in my control. There is more good than bad in my life, and I would rather concentrate on the positives."