To an entire generation that has gone by, sindoor (vermilion worn by many married Indian women) and chooda (a feature typical of married Punjabi women) may have been symbols of patriarchy, but Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra are infusing a different value system into it.
For them, it may just be a symbol of marital bliss, not subjugation.
Standing in agreement with the sentiment is Priyanka’s mother, who shared a picture of a married Priyanka, speaking at a public event. She wrote: “Sindoor not synonymous to bondage!! Watch Priyanka take centre stage.”
Sindoor not synonymous to bondage!! Watch Priyanka take centre stage https://t.co/yWurmtN7Te
— Madhu Chopra (@chopramadhu1) December 8, 2018
However, some Twitterati failed to see how a woman could follow traditions and also be a strong feminist at the same time.
Here’s what they had to say:
Scream and shout at top of voice....I dont need a Man, I need a man only to make babies, we aren't 2nd fiddle
— Deepika Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) December 7, 2018
Quicky change into a coy bride, say he is the sun and moon and stars, change your name, wear mutthi bhar sindoor the moment you find your MAN.
Bollywood Feminists!