"The Mother Should Raise Her Voice At The Father" – Rani Mukerji's Bold Statement On Feminism Goes Viral

Rani Mukerji Bold Statement Goes Viral:

Ahead of the January 30 theatrical release of Mardaani 3, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji has stirred fresh debate online with remarks about gender roles and family dynamics in a recent interview that went viral on social media.

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In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama while promoting her latest film, Mukerji spoke about the role of respect within households, especially in shaping children’s attitudes. She stressed that “respect starts at home,” noting how a father’s treatment of the mother can influence a young boy’s mindset about women.

However, it was her follow-up comment that has drawn wide attention: she suggested that “even a small thing like a father raising his voice at the mother shouldn’t happen,” and controversially added, “the mother should raise her voice at the father, that’s how it should be.” This line, intended to highlight empowered women in domestic contexts, quickly became the focal point of discussion online.

Mukerji, known for portraying strong female characters on screen and for speaking about women’s empowerment, framed her comments around the idea that children learn from parental behavior. Yet many on social media platforms criticized the remark as oversimplifying complex gender dynamics or reinforcing a new form of role reversal rather than genuine equality. Several users debated whether her phrasing undermined broader feminist goals by implying that one gender should dominate even in corrective situations.

Supporters of Mukerji argue she was trying to provoke thought on respect and parenting, while critics say the viral clip lacked context and nuance. Regardless, the conversation has underscored ongoing debates in India about how best to model gender respect and equality within families. What are your views about Rani's statement? Let us know in comments.

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