The Kolkata rape and murder case has sent shockwaves through the entire nation. Amid the strong condemnation and call for justice, an interview consisting of several female actors of Bollywood talking about the safety of women has resurfaced online. In the interview, Rani Mukerji said that she wants women to be more ‘responsible’ and learn ‘martial arts.
’ Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma countered her statements saying that the onus should not be on women in the first place. (Also read: Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Ayushmann express shock over rape-murder of Kolkata doctor: Women aren't safe anywhere ) What Rani and Deepika said The interview was from 2018, when during the Actress Roundtable, six actors were featured, including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt , Rani Mukerji, Anushka Sharma, Tabu , and Taapsee Pannu. While discussing the Me Too movement, Rani Mukerji said, “I think as a woman, you have to be that powerful yourself.
If you ever come to a situation like that, you have the courage to say ‘back off.’ Everything relates to what you want in your life. If they are ever in a situation like that, they should make sure that the man suffers right there and then.
Either kick him between his legs or give him a jhapad (slap) of his lifetime. He will remember it and become fearful of not doing it again.” Deepika did not agree and said, “I don’t think everyone is constructed with that sort of DNA, unfortunately.
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