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Priyanka Chopra says laziness is confused with gender: ‘Cooking, cleaning not women’s work’ | Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra says laziness is confused with gender: ‘Cooking, cleaning not women’s work’ | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruJun 25, 2026 11:19 AM IST Actor Priyanka Chopra has spoken candidly about gender roles within households, stressing that responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning should not be assigned based on gender. During a recent conversation, the global star reflected on the values she was raised with and highlighted the importance of equality in everyday life. During an interview at Cannes Lions, Priyanka Chopra spoke out against traditional gender roles within households. She pointed out that in many homes, tasks such as cooking, cleaning and managing daily responsibilities are still unfairly considered a woman’s duty. Challenging this mindset, the actor remarked, “Cleaning and cooking aren’t women’s work. They’re basic adulting. Don’t confuse gender with laziness.” Priyanka Chopra also reflected on the evolving landscape of cinema and storytelling worldwide. Praising the success of the Hollywood supernatural horror film Obsession, the actor noted how technological advancements have made content creation more accessible than ever before. Speaking about the shift, Priyanka said, “If you wanted to get into filmmaking, you used to have to figure out …

International Women’s Day | Comedian Sharul Channa: Comedy is my way of challenging stereotypes and breaking them

International Women’s Day | Comedian Sharul Channa: Comedy is my way of challenging stereotypes and breaking them

Sharul Channa, Singapore-based stand-up comedian, returns to India with her tour “Saree, These Are Just Jokes!” in March. In a male-dominated industry, she’s says she has used humour to challenge stereotypes while staying fiercely committed to her craft. “The journey has been long and yet so rewarding. There weren’t enough roles for women, for brown women in Singapore,” she says, adding how a three-minute open mic set at a comedy club changed things. “The first time people laughed, it felt like validation. But the next time I went on stage, I completely bombed.” Comedian Sharul Channa With over a decade in her career, Sharul has learnt in many ways, but she’s also clear-eyed about the gender imbalance within the comedy circuit. “If you see the ratio of men to women in the stand-up scene and the number of women who become as big as the men, the gap is still huge,” she says, adding that women often have to fight harder for the same space. Stepping into rooms dominated by male performers requires confidence and …