Kangana Ranaut Reacts To 'Tragic' Dowry Cases: Indian Society Notorious For Abandoning Daughters After Marriage

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tragic death of Twisha Sharma, an actress and beauty pageant winner from Bhopal, has sent shockwaves across the nation. In a chilling incident, the former Miss Pune was found dead at her matrimonial home in Katara Hills area on May 12, five months after getting married. Her family has alleged torture and harassment over alleged dowry demands and claimed that she was mentally and physically tortured by her husband and in-laws. Amid updates in the case and rising similar incidents, actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has shared a strong note.

Kangana Ranaut Reacts To 'Tragic' Dowry Cases

Kangana, in an Instagram Story, said that many tragic incidents involving young married women were being reported every day. She added that several educated young women even plead with their parents for help to escape suffocating situations before such tragedies occur, but, according to her, "Indian society is notorious for abandoning daughters once they are married."She further advised young women not to follow messages promoted by social media or the fashion, dating, wedding, and makeup industries. She said that a woman’s career is more important than anything else in her life and suggested that marriage should be considered only after becoming financially independent.Kangana also urged women to see themselves as their own heroes, stating that no one would come to rescue them. She emphasised that what a woman does and who she becomes is more important than who she marries. The actress-turned-politician also encouraged girls to build the life they truly want without being influenced by others.Read her note here:

Bhopal's Twisha Sharma Death Case

This comes amid the Twisha Sharma death case. It was initially considered a suicide, however, a major controversy erupted after her family members alleged torture. Reportedly, before taking the extreme step, Twisha had texted her friend about facing alleged harassment."Maa, aap mujhe yaha se lene aa jao kal please," read a heartbreaking text sent by the former actress to her mother on May 9, days before her death. She claimed that her life had become "narak" (hell).Twisha’s in-laws have denied all harassment allegations. They have claimed that the 31-year-old had been dealing with psychiatric issues. Meanwhile, her husband, Samarth Singh, is currently absconding.For those unversed, Twisha is known for starring in South film Mugguru Monagallu (2021) and the Hindi film Zara Sambhal Kay (2018). Before marriage, she reportedly quit the industry and joined the corporate world.