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‘Stop romanticising marriage’: Ridhi Dogra pens note after Bhopal dowry death, urges women to educate themselves

‘Stop romanticising marriage’: Ridhi Dogra pens note after Bhopal dowry death, urges women to educate themselves

The last few days have seen a slew of deaths, especially of young women, related to dowry harassment and mental torture. The alleged dowry death case sent shockwaves across the nation when a 33-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Bhopal. Actor Ridhi Dogra now reacted to the recent tragedies and penned a long note for young women, advising them to educate themselves and not expect boyfriends to become ‘prince charming’ after marriage. Ridhi Dogra has penned a note on marriage and modern relationships. What Ridhi said Taking to her Instagram account, Ridhi shared a long note to talk about marriage and feminism. She began, “Please stop romanticising marriage. The age of your parents and the world they grew up in has expired. Marriage is not the same. Boys should know that girls will not do what you ask them to blindly. Because laws etc has empowered them. Today, They can get a job/a place to stay/an income and live peacefully in society. So they don’t need to follow you and your orders …

Shreya Ghoshal calls Asha Bhosle the ‘personification of feminism’

Shreya Ghoshal calls Asha Bhosle the ‘personification of feminism’

The 5 time National Award-winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal is remembering the late singing legend Asha Bhosle.  Shreya spoke with IANS following the launch of her All Hearts Tour live album and called Asha Bhosle, a personification of power and feminism. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After saying feminism ‘f***** up our society’ Nora Fatehi says people missed the context of her comment

After saying feminism ‘f***** up our society’ Nora Fatehi says people missed the context of her comment

Nora Fatehi is acknowledging that her comments on feminism and how it has ruined society have received sufficient attention. The actor clarified on the topic of feminism in a new conversation, as she chatted with Lilly Singh on her podcast. Nora said that her comments were taken out of context and it was blown out of proportion. Nora Fatehi has spoken about how she sees feminism as a concept in society. (Photo: Instagram) What Nora said During the chat, Nora said, “I had a podcast last year where we spoke about feminism, and then certain small clips come out on reels and TikTok, and they get blown up. People miss the context. What I advocate for is that extremism is something I am totally against. I come from a single parent, and I miss that nuclear family. I know how important it is to have the presence of two parents, whether it’s a mom and a dad, or two moms or two dads, but a nuclear family where you have two parents, security, love, attention, …

Nora Fatehi reacts to feminism controversy: ‘People missed the context’

Nora Fatehi reacts to feminism controversy: ‘People missed the context’

Nora Fatehi recently made headlines over her song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the film KD- The Devil. The track came under scrutiny for its inappropriate lyrics and was eventually pulled down from all platforms. Nora Fatehi on feminisim row Now, the actress, who is in the midst of launching her international career, appeared on YouTuber Lilly Singh’s podcast and addressed the controversy surrounding her earlier comments on feminism. In a past interview, Nora had said that “feminism f***** up our society,” a remark that resurfaced during the Sarke Chunar Tero controversy. Speaking to Lilly Singh, Nora clarified her stance. “I had a podcast last year where we spoke about feminism, and then certain small clips come out on reels and TikTok, and they get blown up. People miss the context. What I advocate for is that extremism is something I am totally against,” she said. She also spoke about being raised by a single mother. “I know how important it is to have the presence of two parents, whether it’s a mom and a …

After saying that ‘feminism f-ed up society’, Nora Fatehi says her comments were taken out of context: ‘Men should step up’ | Bollywood News

After saying that ‘feminism f-ed up society’, Nora Fatehi says her comments were taken out of context: ‘Men should step up’ | Bollywood News

5 min readNew DelhiApr 10, 2026 02:13 PM IST Nora Fatehi, who is in the midst of launching her international career with her music, recently appeared in a new interview and explained that her older comments about feminism were taken out of context. In an earlier interview, Nora said that “feminism f***** up our society”; however, now she has said certain cuts from this interview were blown out of proportion and people missed the context of her statements. In a chat with Lilly Singh on her YouTube channel, Nora addressed her older interview from 2024 and said, “I had a podcast last year where we spoke about feminism and then certain small cuts come out on reels and TikTok, and they get blown up and people miss the context. What I advocate for is that, extremism is something that I am totally against.” Raised by a single parent, excess emotional baggage Nora explained that she was raised by a single mother and as a child, she “missed out on a nuclear family.” “I know how …

Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism’ is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down’

Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism’ is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down’

Updated on: Nov 24, 2025 06:05 am IST Huma Qureshi talked about the concept of feminism and how it is misconstrued a lot nowadays. The actor said that the idea means well for both men and women. Huma Qureshi has spoken about how the word feminism has come to be associated with a negative light. The actor, who is basking in the praise for her performances in Delhi Crime Season 3 and Maharani Season 4, sat for a chat on the latest episode of The Male Feminist, where she discussed feminism. (Also read: Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’) Huma Qureshi discussed the misinterpretation of the word ‘feminism’. What Huma said During the chat, Huma said, “Mujhe na aisa lagta he ki feminism ye jo word he isko bohot negative bana rahe hein. Misconstrue ho raha he. Being a feminist- male or female, is not a bad thing. It is a very good thing. Hum kya baat kar rahe he, hum bol rahe he …

Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’

Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’

Updated on: Nov 23, 2025 07:51 pm IST Huma Qureshi shared that men should stop commenting on women’s clothes, their looks and their weight in a recent interview. Huma Qureshi is receiving a lot of praise for her performance in two of her OTT releases, Delhi Crime Season 3 and Maharani Season 4. In a recent conversation on The Male Feminist, the actor discussed a range of topics, including her career, feminism, and the beauty standards in the industry. Huma also shared her opinion on how the punishment for online harassment and eve-teasing at public places should be the same. Huma Qureshi was recently seen in Maharani Season 4 and Delhi Crime Season 3. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_04_2025_000288B)(PTI) What Huma said During the chat, Huma said, “There are comments like ‘post a picture in a bikini,’ and I am like, ‘kar kya rahe ho boss?’ It is very disgusting, and it is quite sad. Mere hisaab se toh jaise ap ladki ko physically ya kahi sadak pe chalte hue tease karne ki punishment milti he, online ki …

‘Andhra Tate’ Sandeep Reddy Vanga faces wrath of Deepika Padukone’s fans: ‘Ego got hurt so blame feminism for it’

‘Andhra Tate’ Sandeep Reddy Vanga faces wrath of Deepika Padukone’s fans: ‘Ego got hurt so blame feminism for it’

The war between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone has intensified even though the latter has chosen to stay silent on the matter. That hasn’t deterred Vanga, though. On Monday evening, the filmmaker posted a long note on Twitter (now X) seemingly alleging Deepika for leaking the story of his film, Spirit, which she exited from recently. However, the internet has now called the filmmaker out for his attack on ‘feminism’ in his post. (Also read: ‘I stand by my decisions’: Amid row over Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, Deepika Padukone says she listens to inner voice) Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s war of words against Deepika Padukone has intensified. What Sandeep Reddy Vanga said Deepika had exited Spirit, Vanga’s film with Prabhas, last week. Triptii Dimri was announced as her replacement a few days later. On Monday, Pinkvilla carried a report detailing some plot points and key details about Spirit. An angry Vanga took to Twitter, accusing Deepika of leaking the plot without actually naming her. “When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% …

The Royals Review: Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar Rom-Com Rides High On Hot Mess, Haute Couture, Feminism

The Royals Review: Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar Rom-Com Rides High On Hot Mess, Haute Couture, Feminism

Last Updated:May 09, 2025, 12:54 IST The Royals is as much about substance as style. It’s self-indulgent, screams maximalism and will hopefully herald the beginning of our very own Bridgerton and Emily In Paris era. The Royals is now streaming on Netflix. The RoyalsA 4/5 9 May 2025|Hindi8 Episodes | Romantic Comedy Starring: Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Sakshi Tanwar, Zeenat Aman, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, . Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Lisa Ray, Sumukhi Suresh and Udit AroraDirector: Priyanka Ghose and Nupur AsthanaPlatform: Netflix Watch Trailer The Royals Web Series Review: That Netflix decided to sanction, back and release a romantic-comedy series feels like a victory in itself. In a world where gloom, gore and gunpowder are being packed and tied with a bow and brought to us every other week religiously, The Royals feels like long-awaited joy. It’s self-indulgent, screams maximalism and is absolutely delightful. Let’s face it, times are tough, life is tough, and sometimes, it’s blissful to just be able to let your hair down and blow some steam. And anyway, …

Malavika Mohanan slams male actors for faking feminism: ‘They know how to put on the mask of being woke’ | Bollywood

Malavika Mohanan slams male actors for faking feminism: ‘They know how to put on the mask of being woke’ | Bollywood

Apr 25, 2025 09:06 AM IST Malavika Mohanan has opened up about her experiences with male co-stars who claim to be feminists but don’t truly embody the ideology.  Actor Malavika Mohanan has slammed the deep-rooted misogyny in the film industry. She has criticised male co-stars who pretend to be feminists, saying they “know how to put on a mask. Also read: Malavika Mohanan admits ‘navel obsession’ is very real in South films, recalls being trolled for being too skinny Malavika Mohanan will play one of the female leads in Maruthi’s The Raja Saab. What Malavika Mohanan said Malavika shared her views during an interview with Hauterrfly. Malavika said, “I don’t think this disparity has ever ended in the film industry. I also think that men have really gotten smart, and I have seen this in a lot of male actors, suddenly, in the last 5–6 years, they know how to put on the mask of being woke.” She added, “They know exactly what lines to say that make them come across like a feminist, as …