"God Has Made Them...": Neena Gupta Calls Feminism "Faltu", Triggers Huge Debate Online
Veteran actress Neena Gupta has triggered an online debate after she gave her take on feminism.
Veteran actress Neena Gupta has triggered a debate on the internet after she gave her take on feminism. Speaking to Ranveer Allahabdia on his podcast, the 'Badhai Ho' actress termed feminism as "faltu", saying there is no need to believe in the concept of equality between men and women. She also said that the day, men start getting pregnant that would be the day, they will become equal to women.
"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," said Neena Gupta.
“You need a man. I will tell a small story. I had to catch a flight once at 6 am. I did not have a boyfriend at that time. I came out of the house at 4 am and it was dark. A man started following me, and I was so scared. I went back to my house and I 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," she added.
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Don't believe in faltu feminism. Men and women aren't equal: Neena Gupta
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There are some mixed reactions to this comment by Neena Gupta. Here are some of the reactions:
"I think this would be better phrased as--men and women are not the same, they're different. But. Doesn't mean they don't have to be equals," wrote one user.
"I think her statement was more on the lines of, “ men and women aren’t equal, because women can give birth," wrote another user.
"Koi chup karao aunty ko," wrote one user.
"True...male and female can't be equal in everything…God has made them different. Together they can be 50-50 partners overall. But not be 50-50 in every single matter," wrote one user.
"Most honest female celebrity ever.. she says what she believes in as it is. No trying to give a politically correct answer. Love that," wrote one user.
On the work front, Neena Gupta was seen in 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' and Vishal Bhardwaj’s web series 'Charlie Chopra and The Mystery Of Solang Valley' in 2023.
She also starred in R Balki's short film 'Lust Stories 2'. She will next be seen in Anurag Basu’s 'Metro In Dino'.
