Richa Chadha is one of the few celebrities in the Indian film industry, who is vocal about her opinion on different subjects other than entertainment. Recently, the Heeramandi star disagreed with Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi’s statement on feminism. She also termed Nora’s take as ‘misguided reaction’ and asserted that it is not a real understanding. Richa also stated that she was surprised with Nora’s comment. 

During a chat with Puja Talwar, Richa said “The cute thing about feminism is that it accepts those that seek the benefits of feminism but deny being a feminist. The reason why someone is able to have a career, choose what they want to wear, work where they want to be independent and have those choices is because of feminism and because of predecessors who decided that women need to be out there working jobs, not just being at home. So I think it's a misguided reaction to the visual of some misinformed bra-burning chaos from the late '60s. It's not really a real understanding.”

The actress further explained the topic of gender defining roles. She added, “All roles are defined, not as gender roles, but as, just as people who are sharing the responsibility of bringing a child into the world. And I don't fully agree with this women should be this way. And not this way. I'm surprised it was said at all, actually.”

Earlier during an interview for YouTuber Ranveer Allabadia’s podcast, Nora Fatehi said “This idea of I don’t need anybody. Feminism. I don’t believe in this shit. In fact, I think, feminism fucked up our society. The idea of being inherently completely independent and not having to get married and have kids and not having the male and female dynamics at home where the man is the provider, a breadwinner and the woman is the nurturer. I don’t believe in people who think that’s not true. I think women are nurturers, yes, they should go to work and have their own life and be independent but to a certain extent."

She also added, “They should also be ready to take on the role of being a mother, a wife and a nurturer. Just like a man should be ready to take the role of being a provider, a breadwinner and a father and a husband. We call it an old-school, traditional way of thinking. I call it the normal way of thinking. It’s just that feminism fucked it up a little bit. We are all equal in more sentimental things but in societal things, we are not equal. Feminism inherently, on the base level, is great. I also advocate for women’s rights, I also want girls to go to school. However, when feminism becomes radical, it becomes dangerous for the society.”

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On the professional side, Richa Chadha is currently basking in the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Baazar. The actress was appreciated for her role ‘Lajjo’ in the web series. The show was released on 1st May on Netflix.