India, April 25 -- Actor Pedro Pascal has criticised Harry Potter author JK Rowling for her anti-trans views, calling her a "heinous loser". Rowling has been actively posting on social media since the United Kingdom Supreme Court's ruling last week that trans women should not be recognised as women and that "sex" should legally mean biological sex. (Also Read | Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling)

Instagram user Tariq Ra'ouf shared a post arguing that Rowling has been "revelling" in the ruling against trans women. Reacting to the post, Pedro commented, "Awful disgusting s*** is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behaviour."

After the supreme court ruling, Rowling...