Why Rani Mukerji's 'Mother Should Raise Voice At Father' Sparked Online Feminism Debate?

Rani Mukerji, the star of Mardaani 3, has been sharing fun anecdotes about her family, particularly her husband Aditya Chopra and daughter Adira. In a recent interview, the actress said mothers should

be the ones to raise their voices against fathers, and not the other way. Talking about women getting respect at home, she felt boys should be taught to behave responsibly with their mothers, as they would understand how they should be treated in society. Rani’s statement, said in good zest and humourously, was perceived in a different light on social media. The internet exploded with a debate around her ‘mother should raise her voice at the father’ comment.

What did Rani Mukerji say?

When Rani, joked, revealing, "Only one boy I slapped, and the rest of the boys were my friends. And just don't go and ask my husband what happens to him every day at home," the internet reacted diversely. A section of netizens quipped that whenever the actress wears sunglasses during interviews, a problematic statement is made.

Netizens react

Netizens shared their thoughts on Rani’s comment and questioned her that why would anyone raise their voice against anyone. Instead, peaceful and gentle conversations must be encouraged. The internet also urged her to stop normalising shouting in a relationship. Defending her, one felt the debate around the funny statement should no longer continue. A fan came out in support and said people ‘misunderstand’ her. “Galat kya bol rahi hai?” read another comment in Rani’s defence. “Rani is so unhinged with her obnoxious takes,” read one reaction on Reddit. Comparing her with Sunita Ahuja, who is Govinda’s wife, netizens found similarities in their personalities. “She tries to be funny but she does not realise that she is NOT,” said one.

Rani Mukerji's past statements

This isn’t the first time Rani landed in controversy for her statement. During a roundtable conference in the past, the actress suggested that girls should learn martial arts and karate to keep themselves safe from sexual assault. Wearing yellow sunglasses, many humourously connected dots with the unconventional-looking accessory and her statement. Her interview sparked online rage as the scenario back in the day was tense. She maintained a dignified silence against trolls and allowed her films to talk the loudest.

Rani Mukerji upcoming movies

Workwise, Rani has Mardaani 3 releasing tomorrow (January 30). According to reports, she has signed OMG 3 with Akshay Kumar. The actress reunites with Shah Rukh Khan for King, which releases on December 24.