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Kritika Kamra speaks out about the widespread misunderstanding of feminism. She clarifies that supporting women's rights doesn't equate to hating men. The actress emphasizes feminism is about demanding equal opportunities and basic human rights. Kamra also discusses her responsibility to choose roles that break stereotypes and showcase multidimensional women.

Key Points: Kritika Kamra Says Feminism Misunderstood Not Anti-Men

  • Kritika calls feminism a movement for fairness not confrontation
  • She urges women to reclaim the term from negative stereotypes
  • The actress believes her roles should break stereotypes and challenge bias
  • Kamra stresses feminism demands equal rights not taking from men
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Kritika Kamra: The term 'feminist' has been demonised, twisted beyond its meaning

Actress Kritika Kamra explains feminism's true meaning as equality and empowerment, urging women to reclaim the term from negative stereotypes and misconceptions.

"Being pro-women’s rights does not mean hating men - Kritika Kamra"

Mumbai, Sep 4

Actress Kritika Kamra has talked about the true meaning of feminism, saying the movement has been “misunderstood and demonised,” saying that it stands for fairness and empowerment, not hostility towards men.

Kritika said, "It’s honestly a pity that so many women today hesitate to call themselves feminists. The term has been misunderstood, demonised, and twisted beyond its meaning. Being pro-women’s rights does not mean hating men.

“Feminism is not about taking away anything from men, it’s about demanding equal rights and opportunities for women, which should be a basic human expectation.”

The actress asked women to reclaim feminism, stressing it stands for fairness not confrontation.

She added: “We’ve reached a stage where standing up for your own gender is almost seen as being confrontational. That needs to change. We must reclaim the word ‘feminism’ for what it truly stands for fairness, equity, and empowerment.”

The actress said she has always believed that the roles she takes on should mean something.

“The characters I play, the stories I choose, they should reflect a perspective I stand by. I want to be part of narratives that break stereotypes, challenge bias, and showcase women as multi-dimensional individuals. To me, that’s not just art, it’s responsibility,” said Kritika.

Kritika will next be seen in a film by Anusha Rizvi. It brings together female talents such as Juhu Babbar and Shreya Dhanwanthary. The yet-to-be-titled project was shot extensively in Delhi and is currently in post-production.

She also has Matka King, which stars Vijay Varma. Directed by "Sairat" and "Fandry" maker Nagraj Manjule, "Matka King" is a tale set in the gritty world of 1960s Mumbai.

"Matka King" is expected to chronicle the journey of an enterprising cotton trader in Mumbai who starts a new gambling game called Matka, taking the city by storm and democratizing a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite.

The series also stars Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover, and Siddharth Jadhav in significant roles, along with others. Written by Abhay Koranne and Nagraj Manjule, the project has been produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Manjule, along with Gargi Kulkarni, Ashish Aryan, and Ashwini Sidwani, under the banner of Roy Kapur Films.

- IANS

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Rahul R
As a man, I completely agree with Kritika. Feminism benefits everyone by creating a more balanced society. The demonization needs to stop.
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Sarah B
Love how she's using her platform to educate people. In India especially, we need more celebrities talking about real issues instead of just glamour.
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Anjali F
Exactly! I've seen so many women shy away from calling themselves feminists because they think it means hating men. Time to reclaim the word 💪
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Vikram M
While I appreciate her sentiment, I wish she'd also address how some extreme voices within feminism sometimes alienate potential allies. Balance is key.
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Nisha Z
More power to her! In a country where women still face so many barriers, we need voices like hers to normalize conversations about equality.
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Michael C
Interesting perspective from Indian entertainment industry. Hollywood could learn from this approach - feminism should be about inclusion, not exclusion.

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