All men aren’t rapists, Nandita Das clears the air on her misquoted quote!

April 3, 2015

Mumbai, Apr 3: The Fire actress recently came under fire for allegedly saying “all men are rapists” in an interview. Here is why I think that all the criticism and Nandita Sen bashing on social media needs to stop!

Nandita DasNandita Das is one of the handful of actresses who stand firm against gender stereotyping. She is everything a conventional actress is not supposed to be, yet she is beautiful inside out. Nandita Das also puts her celeb status to positive use as she advocates for equal rights for women and other socially relevant causes. Even the films she makes and features in define her liberal yet aware personality. So when I read a quote from the Earth 1947 actress which read “Every man is a rapist” I was aghast! My first reaction was, ” She would NEVER have said that!”

When Nandita Das heard about all the hate she was getting on social media, she tweeted, “I’m being falsely quoted Never said all men are rapists. What kind of a stupid generalisation is that? sad that 1 have to even explain this.”

Nandita is happily married to an entrepreneur named Subodh Maskara, she has a 5 year old boy and I am pretty certain that her inner most social circle includes men who are her friends. Then how can she make an outrageous statement like “All men are rapists”? Clearly this is a classic case of a celebrity being misquoted! It happens all the time. An actor/actress while being interviewed says something which is understood as something else and written about as something completely different. A lot of media survives on misquoting or quoting celebs out of context. And I believe THAT is what happened with the actress who has been a part of some phenomenally eye-opening films like Firaaq, Provoked, Earth 1947, Fire and more…

So why did people on social media show absolute disregard to Nandita Sen’s past record and started bashing her quite brutally? Das is one of the most socially aware actresses of our time. She is a feminist no doubt but that doesn’t mean she is a man-hating feminazi. Before writing her off as a “retarded feminist” or trolling her on Twitter with the #NanditaDasQuotes, why don’t we seek some clarity on the context in which the actress allegedly made that remark?

Now I ask of you to look at the source of this particular sexist quote which is allegedly by Nandita. No points for guessing, Nandita was quoted by the same media organisation which has in the past ran into a “cleavage controversy” with Deepika Padukone, called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s legs “ugly”, and biggest of all quoted Sachin Tendulkar’s condolences on Philip Hughes’ death as “RIP Sachin Tendulkar”!

Now tell me what would you trust more: a publication with a reputation or an actress who has literally spent most of her life forwarding the cause of women’s socio-economic equality?

I guess the choice is pretty obvious. Nevertheless, I would like for you guys to tell me what you think in the comments section below. Even if you disagree with my opinion, feel free to share your

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April 6,2020

New Delhi, April 6: Acknowledging on being scared and talking of not seeing his family for three weeks, actor Salman Khan along with nephew Nirvaan on Sunday shared their lockdown experience in a video message.

The 54-year-old star, without disclosing where the actor actually is, shared a video message on Twitter along with his brother Sohail Khan's son, Nirvaan.

Salman began the one-minute and 26-seconds long video, by saying: "We came here for a few days and now we're stuck and scared"

The 'Bharat' actor then introduced Nirvaan and asked him "How long has it been since you saw your father?", to which Nirvaan replied, "It must have been three weeks."

"I have not seen my father for three weeks. We are here and he is alone at home," Salman added.

The 'Sultan' actor then asks the boy: "You remember the film dialogue, 'the one who got scared, died.' It does not apply here in this situation. We are scared and bravely we admit that we are scared. Please don't be brave in this situation."

Nirvaan also further requested everybody to stay safe and maintain social-distance.

"I think it's better for everyone to stay home, avoid contact and I think the longer we stay indoors the faster this ends," he added.

The 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' star concluded the video by saying: "The one who got afraid saved himself and lives of others around him. Moral of the story, 'We're all scared'."

Urging people to take the government's advisory of self-isolation seriously amid the rising cases of coronavirus in the country, the megastar had earlier shared a video message for fans. 

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January 8,2020

Jan 8: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Tuesday visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to express solidarity with the students who were attacked by a mob, but she did not address the crowd.

The actor reached the university campus at around 7.40 pm and attended a public meeting, called by JNU Teacher's Association and JNUSU in response to Sunday's attack on students and teachers by a masked mob armed with sticks and rods.

Deepika stood as former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar was raising azaadi slogans and left by the time current president Aishe Ghosh started speaking.

The actor's decision to not address the crowd prompted Ghosh to comment, "when you are in a position, you should speak up".

"There are many people in Bollywood who do not put forth their views when they are not be aired. They are considered role models. I appeal to them: Make inspiring films after something has happened but when you are in that position, also talk about the story that is currently happening," she said.

Later, Ghosh said that Deepika expressed solidarity with the JNU students.

Deepika is in the capital to promote her upcoming release, Meghna Gulzar-directed "Chhapaak".

On Monday, the 34-year-old actor told a news channel that she feels proud that people have come out and raised their voice without fear, in reference to the protests against the amended Citizenship Act, the National Register of Citizens and violence in JNU.

"I feel proud to see that we aren't scared to express ourselves... I think the fact that we are thinking about the country and its future.... Whatever may be our point of view, it's nice to see," Deepika told NDTV India.

"I feel proud about it that people are coming out -- be it on the streets or wherever they are -- they are raising their voice and expressing themselves as it is important. If we want to see a change in life and society, it is important that a point of view be put forward," she added.

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April 25,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 25: Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol, well-known for his acting in television serials and movies, passed away on Saturday at a hospital here, family sources said.

Vallathol, son of drama legend T N Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini, was the nephew of the famous Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon.

The veteran actor had appeared in around 50 Malayalam movies and more than 50 television serials starting from1986 with the serial 'Vaitharani' on Doordarshan.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi VIjayan expressed condolences on the passing away of the actor.

"He had an extraordinary ability to immortalise the characters with a wide range of emotions," Vijayan said, adding that, his demise was a loss to both theatre, film and TV serial industry.

Opposition Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala also condoled the demise of the Vallathol.

Chennithala remembered Vallathol as a brilliant writer and social activist. Vallathol made his film debut in 'Swathi Thirunal' directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987.

He had also played versatile characters in hit movies movies including Godfather, Mathilukal, Sargam, Vidheyan, Kottayam Kunjachan, Naalu Penningal, Idukki Gold among others.

He has penned more than 25 short stories among which two were adapted into television series.

He is survived by his wife Geethalakshmi.

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