Published 07:43 IST, March 19th 2023

Sonali Kulkarni apologises after backlash over 'women are lazy' comment

An old video of Dil Chahta Hai actress Sonali Kulkarni went viral on social media in which she said women are seeking husbands with good income jobs.

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Sonali Kulkarni recently found herself in midst of a controversy. An old video of Dil Chahta Hai actress went viral in which she said that "women are lazy" and "seek husbands with good income jobs". Social media users shared ir opinions on Sonali’s comments and criticised her lopsided views. actress has now shared an apology. She said that her intention was not hurt or women. 

In her apology letter, Dil Chahta Hai actress wrote, "In my capacity I am trying to think, support and share warmth not only with women, but with entire mankind. It will be only strengning if we women with our vulnerabilities and wisdom shine through as fair and able beings. If we are inclusive and empatic, we will be able to create a healthier, happier place to be.”

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statement furr re, “Having said that, if unknowingly, I may have caused pain, I want to apologize from bottom of my heart. I do not thrive upon helines neir do I want to be center of sensational situations. I’m a diehard optimist and I strongly believe that life indeed is beautiful. Thanks for your patience and support. I have learned a lot from this incident."

 

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Sonali Kulkarni's viral comments on women 

In a February 3 interview with Bhupenddra Singh Rathore, Sonali Kulkarni said, “In India, we, at times, forget that a lot of women are just lazy. y want a boyfriend/husband, who earns well, owns a house, and his performance at work guarantees regular increments. But, in middle of this, women forget to make a stand for mselves. Women don't know what will y do.” 

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Mission Kashmir actress also said “I urge everyone to encourage women and make m self-dependent. So that y are capable enough to share household expenses with ir partners.”

07:43 IST, March 19th 2023