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Dia Mirza says male co-actors called her ‘andolan wali’ activist
Dia Mirza Rekhi, completing 25 years in cinema, says her male co-actors have called her ‘activist, andolan wali’ in a non-complimentary way. In an interview, she noted that women are judged more…
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Dia Mirza Rekhi, completing 25 years in cinema, says her male co-actors have called her ‘activist, andolan wali’ in a non-complimentary way. In an interview, she noted that women are judged more than men for speaking up, attributing this to patriarchal conditioning in the entertainment industry. She has faced backlash this year for linking climate change to patriarchy and discussing her son’s environmental views. Mirza said she examines the intent behind criticism, distinguishing genuine opposition from sponsored attacks, and remains undeterred because her statements come from a place of care.
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There is a pattern of branding women who speak on social issues as ‘activists’ in a dismissive tone, as Dia Mirza describes. The label implies their art is secondary to their advocacy, a trap rarely set for male stars who take stands. This ignores that many male actors also speak out, on nationalism, spirituality, even politics, and are celebrated as ‘thoughtful’. The real test is not whether an actor faces backlash, but whether the criticism is aimed at their argument or their identity. Watch if the next male star who links climate change to any social system gets called ‘andolan wala’.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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