Karan Wahi Faces Backlash After Calling Modern Women ‘Too Independent’

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Wahi doesn’t need any introduction. The actor shot to fame with his popular TV show, Dill Mill Gayye. Now, Karan is actively working in web series and movies. He recently landed in trouble after sharing his views on modern women. The handsome hunk has been receiving backlash from the netizens after he called modern women ‘too independent’. Apart from that, Karan also recalled how his date was simultaneously seeing 7 others. He even cited an example of women from today’s generation who take the decision instantly with a practical approach.

What Did Karan Wahi Say About Modern Women?

In conversation with Chhavi Mittal on her podcast, Karan Wahi commented on women’s independence. While comparing the women from his mother’s generation with today’s generation, the actor said that his mom would stay quiet if something upset her and handle it in her own way. However, the ladies from today’s time just move on. He said, “In today’s time, a woman says, ‘f**k you’ and just moves on." Apart from that, Karan also shared a personal incident. He recalled that his former girlfriend was also seeing seven other people while dating him. The actor mentioned that he chose not to go on multiple dates at the same time to avoid confusion.

TV actor Karan Wahi makes bold statement on women dating multiple men at the same time"I think some women have taken the concept of independence in a very different way" pic.twitter.com/XH6J8UHfbt

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Wahi also clarified that he never judged women seeing multiple people. He feels the women from today’s generation have become less patient. He pointed out society’s expectations from men. According to society, men are often raised with expectations that they must work and earn money.

Karan Wahi Gets Trolled

Karan Wahi’s clip from Chhavi Mittal’s podcast went viral on social media. Many users disagreed with Karan Wahi’s views on modern women. One user said, “How independent is TOO independent for him ?? and what is wrong are men not TOO independent??”

Another user criticised Karan Wahi’s take by stating that he couldn’t take it on his ego hence starting sl*t shaming his former girlfriend. Another user said, “I had a crush on him, and i always wondered how come he couldn't get married. Now I know.” Karan Wahi has not yet reacted to the backlash on social media.

About Karan Wahi

Karan Wahi has been working in the industry for more than 20 years. He has worked in shows like Remix, Dill Mill Gayye and so on. He has also acted in films like Daawat-E-Ishq, Hate Story 4, Aap Jaisa Koi and so on. Karan will next be seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 as a contestant.