Women Shouldn’t Seek Validation: Pooja Bhatt’s Take on Feminism

Pooja Bhatt speaks her mind on feminism.

Pooja Bhatt (Twitter/BuzzingTracks)

Being a daughter of the unapologetic Bhatt clan, Pooja Bhatt has always spoken her mind. During a recent interview with The Indian Express, the actress has an interesting take on feminism, the TVF row and more.

On Feminism

I hate the term ‘feminist’ to begin with. I mean, what is a feminist? What people are raising slogans for, I feel, it is a part of our existence... So, it’s important that as women we tell ourselves: we are half of the humanity and unfortunately or fortunately, we rely too much on other people for our validation. You want your parent’s approval, your boyfriend’s approval, your child’s approval… it doesn’t end. What about you?  

Pooja Bhatt, Actress

If we look into the heartland of India, the real wisdom exists there. I think, somewhere, it is the modern woman, who has really got herself into an ordeal – in the quest for supposed independence. Are we really independent or have we just bought ourselves a more expensive and a good looking cage?

Pooja Bhatt, Actress

On The TVF Row

Abuse is not necessarily physical… somebody could be absolutely damaging in the way they look at you. I know people who have endured both, and it’s not like you’re comparing one against the other, but, I think you should stand up for yourself, no matter who you are.

Pooja Bhatt, Actress

On Women Empowerment

A woman who is living in a middle class home with her husband is not any less than a woman who is sitting in a mansion, wearing pearls and diamonds, but, has a loveless marriage. Slavery comes in very attractive packages, so you have to decide in life, what your priorities are, and how much you are willing to bend and for what. It depends on what you’re going to take and what you’re not going to take. Women are very resilient people, but the problem is that we accept pain much easier than we accept joy.

Pooja Bhatt, Actress

(Source: The Indian Express)

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