India, March 24 -- Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has sparked controversy, largely due to comments made by its lead actress, Rachel Zegler. While her portrayal of the iconic character seeks to offer a modern take, departing significantly from the 1937 animated classic, her remarks about the film have ignited debate.

In an interview with Variety, Zegler pointed out how her version of teh classic fairytale is different from the original as it focuses on themes like leadership and self-discovery. The modern version is contrary to the older version which runs on the age-old narrative of a damsel in distress who is waiting for a prince to save her.

She explained to the outlet, "I just mean that it's no longer 1937, and we absolute...