Veteran actor Neena Gupta has shared her perspective on feminism, challenging the notion of complete equality between men and women by highlighting the biological difference of childbirth.?
Emphasizing the significance of financial independence for both genders, she also expressed the belief that 'women need men,' citing a personal example.?
Neena said,?¡°I want to say that it¡¯s not necessary to believe in ¡®faltu feminism¡¯ or the idea that ¡®women are equal to men.¡¯ Instead, focus on achieving financial independence and giving attention to your work. If you¡¯re a housewife, don¡¯t look down on it; it¡¯s an important role. Boost your self-esteem and avoid thinking of yourself as small. That¡¯s the main message I want to convey. Additionally, men and women are not equal. The day men start getting pregnant, that day we will be equal.¡±
To bolster her assertion that 'women need men,' the actor provided an example and stated,
?¡°I had to catch a flight once at 6 a.m. I did not have a boyfriend at that time. I came out of the house at 4 a.m., and it was dark. A man started following me; I went back to my house and missed my flight. The next day, I booked the same flight. But I stayed at my male friend¡¯s house, and he dropped me off. I need a man.¡±
The actor candidly discussed her self-reliance aspiration, emphasizing the ongoing journey toward independence.?
Neena revealed that she is actively working on this goal, acknowledging moments of concern when reaching out to her daughter, Masaba, and feeling anxious if her husband doesn't make contact.
She said, ¡°I want to be somebody who does not need anyone. I know a person very closely who does not need anybody and does not have friends. Women throw themselves at him and they have an attraction towards him. But he is happy alone.¡±
Following Neena Gupta's recent comments on feminism, social media is abuzz with diverse opinions.
Actress Tannaz Irani praised Gupta for living life on her terms, expressing admiration for her journey.?Actress Sunita Rajwar also extended love and respect. Fans hailed Gupta's courage, one noting her honesty and another emphasizing her fearless attitude.
While many applauded Gupta's fearless expression, some disagreed with her "faltu feminism" comment. A segment believes feminism is about equal rights, not biological identity.?
Despite differing opinions, fans commend Gupta for being genuine and unapologetic.
?This isn't the first time Neena Gupta has stirred social media. Recently, she shared a video narrating an incident at Bareilly airport, where she wasn't allowed into the reserved lounge.?
The video drew mixed reactions, with some empathizing with Gupta's experience, while others criticized her for sharing it, citing protocol at a military airbase.
Known for her candid remarks, Neena Gupta continues to spark conversations on various topics, prompting diverse perspectives from her audience. Her recent comments on feminism and the airport incident have again ignited discussions across social media platforms.
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