Actor Sanya Malhotra has finally spoken up about the debate around her film ‘Mrs.’, which recently came under heavy criticism from men’s rights activists. While addressing the controversy at a News18 event, Sanya explained that the heart of the film was misunderstood by many people.
With calm but firm words, she said, “Cooking was never the problem.”
She clarified that her character, Richa, had no issues with making meals. In fact, she had been doing it all along without complaints. The real problem, Sanya pointed out, was that Richa was only seen as someone who could cook, and nothing more.
“She was being controlled,” Sanya said. “She too had dreams and aspirations, but she was being stopped from achieving them. Cooking is not a problem, it is a life skill.”
The actor expressed her disappointment at how the film was reduced to just one line: “Why is Richa making a fuss about cooking for two people?”
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Sanya explained that this was far from the truth of the story. “She didn’t have a problem with cooking. She was doing it all with zero appreciation. The real issue came when she wanted to step out and do something for herself. She wanted her family to see that she was capable of managing both home and her passion. But she was not given that freedom. That was the problem.”
With a sigh, she admitted that it was frustrating to see people miss the bigger picture. But she also added, “I believe the story has reached the people it was made for. This was never meant to start any war of sorts. This story was Richa’s story.”
In the same conversation, Sanya touched on a topic that often sparks heated debate in society, whether cooking is a woman’s duty.
For her, the answer is simple. “Cooking is not just a woman’s job. It is a life skill. Everyone should know how to cook. It is not a gender thing. If you want to survive, then you need to know how to cook.”
Despite the criticism, Sanya Malhotra starrer ‘Mrs.’ has found appreciation from audiences who understood its message.