Close X
Sunday, November 10, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Anushka Shares Azarenka's Letter To Explain Aarfa's Role In 'Sultan'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Jul, 2016 12:59 PM
  • Anushka Shares Azarenka's Letter To Explain Aarfa's Role In 'Sultan'
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who plays Aarfa -- a promising wrestler -- in the latest blockbuster "Sultan", has shared a letter by Belarusian professional tennis player Victoria Azarenka to explain Aarfa's decision to choose motherhood over career.
 
A few critics have slammed the actress for her role in the film, which also stars Salman Khan. One even criticised her for participating in the "shameless sexism" of "Sultan" as Aarfa sacrifices her Olympic medal dream to keep her child. 
 
"Wanted to share this. For those who couldn't understand Aarfa's decision in 'Sultan', maybe this will put things in perspective," Anushka tweeted on Saturday. 
 
The letter read that when Azarenka was recovering from the knee injury that kept her out of Wimbledon, she and her boyfriend learned they were expecting a child at the end of the year.
 
"We couldn't be happier and feel very blessed to begin this exciting journey of building a family together," she wrote.
 
"I have been truly inspired by so many strong female athletes who return to the very top of their sport after having children," Azarenka added.
 
"And I plan to do exactly that." 
 
Anushka then wrote: "Choosing motherhood over career is empowering. Choosing your career over motherhood is empowering. The freedom to choose is empowering."
 
"Sultan", directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, also features Amit Sadh, Randeep Hooda, Kumud Mishra, Parikshat Sahni, Abhishek Duhan and Meiyang Chang. The film has so far garnered over Rs 300 crore worldwide.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Arti Randhawa Signs Three-movie Deal

Arti Randhawa Signs Three-movie Deal
Actress Arti Randhawa, who took a break from the entertainment industry about five years back, is returning to showbiz. She has already signed a three-movie deal and will start shooting for the first film from September.

Arti Randhawa Signs Three-movie Deal

'Sultan' mints over Rs 35 crore on opening day

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's sports-drama film “Sultan” has taken the box office by storm. The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial minted over Rs 35 crore on its opening day.

'Sultan' mints over Rs 35 crore on opening day

US tour sets a benchmark: Ayushmann Khurrana

US tour sets a benchmark: Ayushmann Khurrana
After creating waves with his music in India, actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana is marking his first tour to the US with his band Ayushman Bhava. The actor says the tour is very important as the US is a big market and sets a benchmark.

US tour sets a benchmark: Ayushmann Khurrana

Chetan Bhagat, Vicky Ratnani to host TV shows

Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat and chef Vicky Ratnani will be hosting TV show "Real 2 States Couples" and "Rivals-in-law", respectively.

Chetan Bhagat, Vicky Ratnani to host TV shows

Yami Gautam shoots down casting claims

Yami Gautam is surprised at all the “casting stories” doing the rounds. The actress says she will not talk about the films that are offered to her, adding that it is the “producer's prerogative to announce the news when a project is signed”.

Yami Gautam shoots down casting claims

Rakul Preet replaces Parineeti in Mahesh Babu's next

Actress Rakul Preet Singh has been reportedly brought in as the replacement for Parineeti Chopra following her exit from superstar Mahesh Babu's yet-untitled next Telugu-Tamil bilingual.

Rakul Preet replaces Parineeti in Mahesh Babu's next