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Sanya Malhotra hits back at men's rights group for calling Mrs ‘toxic': Jinke paas story pahunchni thi…
Actor Sanya Malhotra wasn't fazed by several men's groups, such as the Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), criticising her film Mrs, accusing it of promoting one-sided feminist narrative. She noted that the backlash stemmed from the film's reflection of reality. Sanya Malhotra's Mrs was Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed 2021 Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen. Sanya reacts to backlash Sanya spoke about the film getting slammed by men's rights organisation, claiming that it comes with 'toxic feminism', during a session at CNN-News18 SheShakti 2025. She shared people kept criticising the film because they showed the reality of women's condition in some households where they are not even allowed to do work. Sanya said, 'Problem yeh nahi hai ke khana nahin bana chahti hai. Woh khana bana rahi thi. Woh to saja ke bhi de rahi hai, with zero appreciation from the family. The problem arose when she wanted to do something, and she showed that family that I am capable of doing ghar ka kaam, and I want to go out and do something that I love to do. Aur woh usko karne nahin diya jaa raha, woh freedom nahin diya jaa rahi (The problem isn't that she didn't want to cook. She was cooking, even serving it nicely, but getting zero appreciation from the family. The problem started when she wanted to do something else and showed the family that she is capable of managing the household and also wants to go out and pursue something she loves. But she wasn't allowed to do that — she wasn't given the freedom).' The Dangal actor added, 'The problem started when she wanted to do something else and showed the family that she is capable of managing the household and also wants to go out and pursue something she loves. But she wasn't allowed to do that — she wasn't given the freedom. Jinke paas story pahunchni thi wahan pahunch chuki hai (The story has reached the people it needed to reach).' Men's rights org slam Mrs After the release of the film in February, a men's rights organisation, SIFF - Save Indian Family Foundation, criticised the film vehemently, accusing it of toxicity. On X (formerly Twitter), SIFF wrote how men work 8-9 hours at construction sites, railway stations, airports, factories, courts, police stations, restaurants, and country's borders. It added that "a happy young woman cooking food, doing dishes and pressing clothes of her father-in-law is oppression for her". In a series of tweets, SIFF also said that "women inherently believe workplace means a comfortable air-conditioned place. They do not consider work at construction sites or at train stations etc. potential workplaces". It also questioned what stress women go through while doing household chores. SIFF also said that men should never share "50% housework, because 70-80% material, clothes, furniture and gadgets are craved by women and enjoyed by women". Several fans came forward to defend the film at that time. About Mrs A Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed 2021 Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen, the film features Sanya in the role of an Indian housewife. It is directed by Arati Kadav. The film narrates a tale of a talented dancer whose life takes a dramatic turn after she gets married into a male-dominated household, and aims to put a spotlight on the disparities between men and women present in society. Sanya-starrer Mrs released on the OTT platform Zee5 on February 7. The film also stars Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh. It was lauded by both critics and audiences for its powerful narrative, stellar performances, and emotional depth.
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Sanya Malhotra On Men Rights Group Slamming Mrs: 'Jaha Story Pahunchni Thi, Pahunch Gayi'
Sanya Malhotra has been widely praised for her performance in Mrs., where she portrays a woman quietly standing up against domestic patriarchy. Critics raved about her nuanced acting and how the film turns everyday household struggles into a powerful story of oppression. The film, a Hindi remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, also sparked backlash from certain men's groups, particularly the Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), which accused it of pushing a one-sided feminist narrative. Critics argued that the movie wrongly portrays household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry as a form of oppression, suggesting that the protagonist's revolt was simply because she did not want to cook for her family after marriage. However, many viewers pushed back against this interpretation, clarifying that the film was never about rejecting domestic work itself but about the lack of freedom and choice given to women. Opening up on it at CNN-News18 SheShakti 2025, Sanya reacted to that backlash. 'Problem yeh nahi hai ke khana nahin bana chahti hai. Woh khana bana rahi thi. Woh to saja ke bhi de rahi hai, with zero appreciation from the family. The problem arose when she wanted to do something, and she showed that family that I am capable of doing ghar ka kaam, and I want to go out and do something that I love to do. Aur woh usko karne nahin diya jaa raha, woh freedom nahin diya jaa rahi. Jinke paas story pahunchni thi wahan pahunch chuki hai (The problem isn't that she didn't want to cook. She was cooking, even serving it nicely, but getting zero appreciation from the family. The problem started when she wanted to do something else and showed the family that she is capable of managing the household and also wants to go out and pursue something she loves. But she wasn't allowed to do that — she wasn't given the freedom. The story has reached the people it needed to reach). Before Mrs., Sanya had already enjoyed a great run with three back-to-back successes in Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery (2023), the blockbuster action drama Jawan (2023), and the war biopic Sam Bahadur (2023). Looking ahead, she has a packed slate of projects. She will next be seen in Dharma Productions' romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, releasing on October 2, 2025, and in the quirky Netflix comedy Toaster opposite Rajkummar Rao. She has also reportedly signed on for an ambitious international action-comedy produced by Aagaaz Entertainment, directed by Kapil Sharma, as well as an intense thriller alongside Anurag Kashyap and Bobby Deol. Her upcoming film Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2025.
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13 hours ago
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News18 She Shakti 2025: TAFE's Mallika Srinivasan Offers Insights Into Women's Evolving Role In Leadership
Last Updated: Highlighting the critical traits women bring to the table, Srinivasan said that women are better at 'being open-minded' and at 'multi-tasking' At the CNN-News18 She Shakti 2025 summit on Thursday, Mallika Srinivasan, chairperson and managing director of Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), offered powerful insights into women's evolving role in leadership, the challenges facing India's workforce, and how businesses must adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape. Highlighting the critical traits women bring to the table, Srinivasan said that women are better at 'being open-minded" and at 'multi-tasking". She emphasised that an open mind is essential in today's volatile global geopolitical scenario, especially for business leaders navigating unpredictable shifts. 'If your mind is open… that's how you cope with change," she noted, stressing the value of flexibility and agility in leadership. Drawing from her own experience leading one of India's foremost agricultural machinery manufacturers, Srinivasan reflected on how leadership styles are evolving. She noted that women often adopt a consensus-driven, collaborative approach, which she believes is more effective in fostering inclusive growth and long-term resilience in organisations. 'In terms of leadership, women take a more consensus-based approach," she said, adding that this collaborative mindset is increasingly valuable in a complex, interconnected business environment. Srinivasan also addressed the transformation in business strategy at TAFE, pointing out a significant shift in product development. 'Earlier, we used to design products for India and then take them to international markets. Today we design products for international markets," she said, underscoring how Indian companies are now thinking globally from the outset. Despite these strides, she raised a serious concern: the low participation of women in the Indian workforce. 'In terms of women's participation in the workforce, we are woefully behind," she remarked, calling for urgent attention to structural and cultural barriers that hinder women's economic engagement. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
