Mallika Sherawat recently made headlines for the wrong reasons, as her video interview with Variety at Cannes hit the internet. We spoke with some of the leading ladies of Bollywood and took their opinion on the issue of “regressive India” that Mallika spoke of.
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Pooja Bhatt: "It is said that we do not see the world as it is, but as we are. While there are pockets of India that are way more regressive than even Afghanistan, there is another India that is way more progressive than Europe or America. India is too complex a nation to be reduced to a blurb. At the same time it is also a nation that permits everyone to have an opinion, no matter how banal or profound."
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
*Saroj Khan: * "No comments. I am an Indian."
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
*Kalki Koechlin: * "She's right! We're banning mannequins displaying lingerie."
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
*Amrita Puri: * "I think the context in which Mallika spoke was ridiculous. She made it sound like she is the only progressive actor in this country. It's a shame that she was given a platform where she presented such a false and unintelligent point of view."
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*Dia Mirza: * "Honestly,I believe India is a paradox and for many women in our country, the benefits of progressive thought, equal opportunities and a level playing-field are denied. There have been times when I've been deeply disturbed about many issues that trouble women in India. Having said that, I think it's unfair to make a sweeping statement that encompasses all women. Such a rash generalization undermines the very voices that strive to make India a better place for women. Instead of being pessimistic we should all make a conscious effort to strengthen those voices thereby further empowering women."
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*Minissha Lamba: * "Maybe she said it in a moment of bravado. I consider myself lucky to be a woman in India. There is much hope and much to look forward to. And I don't need to run away from the problems."
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*Dolly Ahluwalia: * "If she feels so strong against this country,why has she tolerated India for so long? She is forgetting her identity as a woman is due to this country. I am proud to be an Indian woman and to represent my country at international forums."
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*Gauhar Khan: * "If she really feels this way I feel sorry for her regressive thoughts. Indian women have excelled in every field and in every part of the world. I wish her a great life somewhere outside India that she finds non-regressive
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*Divya Dutta: * "Wonder why she said what she did! Isn't she undermining all the Indian women achievers who've been given great opportunities by this country? She got her fame here.Women in this country are a heady blend of tradition, grace and dignity. They are on a par with their sisters in any part of the world. I am proud to be be an Indian woman
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
*Hema Malini: * "Mallika should not have forgotten that this country has given her and so many other women before and after her, ample opportunity to grow. Speaking personally I've never felt disadvantaged as a woman in India. Of course there are crimes and violence against women. But which country is entirely safe for women? Instead of badmouthing us at an international gathering, Mallika should join hands with other women who are working towards improving the status of under-privileged women."
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*Reema Kagti: * "Mallika is totally right."
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Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
Isnay kiya keh diya ?
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
I was watching that interview...but I kind of stopped half wys..actually after the first min. coz she started sounding like a bimbo!!!!
I'll see if I can find it.
Re: Women of Bollywood react to Mallika's Anti-India statements at Cannes
Isnay kiya keh diya ?
she said regressive India while other countries are progressing