Hyderabad: Kangana Ranaut, while adding to the ongoing row over Sanya Malhotra starrer Mrs., took to Instagram to defend traditional Indian family values and the institution of marriage. Though Kangana did not name the movie outright, her long post touched on key themes the film has sought to convey regarding family life within marriage, sparking a heated debate on social media.
In her Instagram stories on Saturday, Kangana highlighted the importance of family and the role of women in the household. For the unversed, the film Mrs tells the story of a woman named Richa, played by Malhotra, who feels oppressed in her marriage.
However, Kangana's post seemed to criticise the idea of women being portrayed as victims within the home, arguing that family life should not be equated with 'paid labor.' Kangana stated that the idea of marriage and family as presented in many Bollywood films distorts the reality of Indian homes.
She advised against dismantling social institutions like marriages. Looking back on her upbringing, she noted that, at home, her mother dominated the household and dictated the everyday routine. Kangana added that in Indian families, the mothers, grandmothers, and aunts are treated as 'queens' and that contributes to the smooth functioning of the house.
She criticised society for associating family life with paid labor. She implored her followers to realise that marriage does not ask for ambassadors and attention seekers but an undertaking of duties. She referred ancient scriptures (shashtras) and called for a return to the basic tenets of family life, which revolved around duties, respect, and responsibility. Kangana also dropped a message for the younger generation to embrace the teachings of ancient India, which, she believes, must not be discarded.
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