Ratna Pathak Shah says India is becoming ‘extremely conservative’; Says ‘nothing has changed for women’ – Times of India

Actor Ratna Pathak Shah feels India is becoming ‘extremely conservative’, ‘superstitious’ and ‘as if’ Saudi Arab, The actress further added how in the 21st century women are still following age-old traditions.

During her recent interview with Pinkvilla, Ratna said that everyone is collectively ‘moving towards becoming an extremely conservative society’. He again said that a conservative society first tightens its grip on its women. ‘Look at all the conservative societies of this world. Women are the most affected.

Pointing out that nothing or very little has changed for women today, the actress shared how people have become more superstitious and how individuals are often forced to accept and make religion an important part of their lives. is forced. She gave an example of how someone asked her if she was observing Karva Chauth fast.

To which he said, ‘Am I crazy?’ Isn’t it appalling that modern educated women observe Karva Chauth, praying for the husband’s life to have some legitimacy in their lives? Widow is a terrible situation in the Indian context, isn’t it? So anything that keeps me away from widowhood. Really? How are we talking in the 21st century? Educated women are doing this,” Ratna said.

He also gave the example of Saudi Arabia and said, ‘What is the scope of women in Saudi Arabia? Do we want to be like Saudi Arabia? And we will become because it is so convenient. Women provide a lot of unpaid labor within the home. If you had to pay for that labor, who would do it? Women are forced into that position.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Ratna will next be seen in Tarun Dudeja’s ‘Dhak Dhak’. Produced by Taapsee Pannu, the film also features Dia MirzaFatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi are in lead roles.