Actress Prajakta Koli used the occasion of Raksha Bandhan to shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of women's safety. Taking to Instagram, she shared a heartfelt post that highlighted the importance of creating a secure environment for women.
The Jugjugg Jeeyo actress wrote in the post, "We don't need protection. We deserve safety to wake up and walk the streets that lead to our dreams."
Challenging the traditional narrative of Raksha Bandhan, actress Prajakta Koli used her platform to advocate for a fundamental shift in societal thinking.
While the festival is often associated with brothers pledging protection to their sisters, Koli asserted that women don't require protection but rather a safe environment to thrive. In her Instagram post, she emphasized the need for safe spaces, free from fear, where women can pursue their goals without hindrance.
Social media users widely expressed solidarity with Prajakta's post. One user commented, "YESSS! We're not asking for any special treatment. Just live & let us live!"
While another girl wrote, "Yes, the bare minimum."
Another user wrote in the comment, "We don't want a lot of things just this.....FREEDOM TO WALK ON THE STREETS WITHOUT HAVING ANY FEAR."
This post resonates with the fans especially at a time when the horrific rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata sent shockwaves across the nation, including the Bollywood film industry. A wave of outrage and condemnation followed as prominent actors such as Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Hrithik Roshan took to social media to express their deep sorrow and anger over the heinous crime. Their voices joined the chorus demanding justice for the victim and stricter measures to ensure women's safety.
Today on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, actress Bhumi Pednekar also shed light on the alarming rise in violence against women in India. Her powerful social media post went beyond the traditional celebration and highlighted the urgent need for a safer society for women. The actress used her platform to voice the concerns and fears of countless women across the country.
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