To celebrate women's triumph throughout history and across nations each year International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
I had a chat with three beautiful TV actresses Additi Gupta, Anupriya Kapoor and Aasiya Kazi, a day before International Women’s Day.
Excerpts..
Additi Gupta
There are so many advantage of being women. Like if I meet with a small accident, I just give a smile to other person and say ‘Sorry Uncle galti hoo gayi!!’ and my work is done. Or when I accidentally break something, I just wear a smile and say ‘Maine ye intentionally nahi kiya, Sorry!!’. I do it many times. A smile from women can make even the worst situation better.
It is very well known that every coin has two sides and almost every good thing has a darker side. The same goes true with womanhood.
Women are generally assumed to be weaker, in real we are the strongest species on the planet.
Any situation you faced, when you are considered weak?
So many times, for example guys’ think that girl can’t play cricket. So if we were to go for batting, they would slowly throw the ball towards the wicket. Guys think that we can’t play it all.
What's your take on ‘Naari Shakti’, which signifies power of Women?
Shakti represents divine feminine energy. We women’s are blessed with power of motherhood. There’s nothing like being able to experience pregnancy and childbirth. Men just can’t do that.
Society started equal valuing of the roles of women and men. Gender equality and women's empowerment comes in picture to overcome the barriers of stereotypes and prejudices. Nowadays women walk shoulder to shoulder with men, what do you think do we need reservations for women’s?
I cannot comment on overall reservation. Women's are raped in trains, eve teasing is very common social problem and every day in Mumbai local trains you come across some form of eve teasing. I think to avoid such things quota for Women’s are required in transport.
What is your advice to women who go through domestic violence?
Domestic violence is the most common unreported crime which our culture has accepted. Society does not allow us to speak out that’s why females have become use to it in their life that. In my view we should bare it till a certain level and fight when it crosses the limit.
Which woman do you admire the most?
My cousin sister Apala is my closest female pal. We know each other since the time we were kids. I love the way she thinks and her point of view is amazing. I am ziddi types, Apala is the only person who can change my point of view.
Aasiya Kazi
Do you take pride in femininity?
Off course, I do. I pleased to be a woman.
Dark side of womanhood?
Some people give more importance to boys. Still in many families birth of a boy brings so many joys where as birth of a girl is not considered as that blissful.
Are women superior than men?
Well I think yes, these days girls are ahead of boys and are working in similar or better positions than men.
Nowadays women walk shoulder to shoulder with men, what do you think do we need reservations for women’s?
Yes reservation is required it’s a step toward women liberation.
What is your advice to women who is going through domestic violence?
Don’t just stand back and let it happen go ahead and fight for your rights. You do not deserve to be abused.
Which woman do you admire the most?
The most important person in my life my nani. I admire her from the core of my heart. I hope she would have been there with me today.
Anupriya Kapoor
What in your opinion is the biggest advantage of being a woman?
I don’t think being a woman gives you any advantage. But yes I am proud to be women; there are certain things which only we women’s can execute, like we can give birth.
Any dark side of womanhood?
Like I just said being a women does not gives you any advantage, the other way round is also true. Being an educated, working women I don’t see any dark side.
But still being a woman is considered as a curse?
Hmm..yes it’s a curse in some part of society. Sati pratha and female foeticide still exist among uneducated people. Sometimes I really feel sad because of such issues. Just because these people do not treat females nicely, women are considered as a curse in our country.
Are women superior than men?
God created Men and Women as the opposite sexes of the same species and we are supposed to be different in every sense. Neither man nor woman was superior or inferior to the other, we cannot compare two genders.
What's your take on ‘Naari Shakti’, which signifies power of Women?
Sadly women's strength has been historically underestimated. By God grace women have greater patience than men which make us strong. We are strong & capable, yet gentle and vulnerable. We don’t need talwaar to fight and that’s what I call Naari Shakti.
Society started equal valuing of the roles of women and men. Gender equality and women's empowerment comes in picture to overcome the barriers of stereotypes and prejudices. Nowadays women walk shoulder to shoulder with men, what do you think do we need reservations for women’s?
I don’t think educated and working class women need reservations, they are totally capable. Because of fewer opportunities for women reservations are must in rural areas. In such areas women really need some motivation to come out of the shackles of their households.
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Beautiful answers Anu
ReplyDeleteSome ppl r just baised as they only mention about her being called Heer but blind ppl cant see in fan no 1 seg that the fan who won , address her as HARMONY not heer and how he like her work as harmony and this show popularity of her in every character BUT what can be expected from ppl who are hell bent bashing and only bashing and nothing else.
ReplyDeleteHaters cant see anything good about her, they only mention about her being called Heer but cant see in the fan no1 seg , the fan who won address her as HARMONY not heer and how he like her work as harmony and this her popularity but haters will only bash and bash her as they cant ignore her. keep on hateing .
ReplyDeleteHaters cant see any thing ggod about her, they can only mention her being called as Heer But blind ppl cant see in fan no 1 seg ,the fan who won the contest address her as HARMONY not heer and how he likes her work as harmony and this shows her popularity. BUT haters r just blind in their hate . keep hateing her as this will turn into blessing becoz she personally not bashed or insulted the ppl u r bahing her for no reason.
ReplyDeleteonly mention her being called as Heer But blind ppl cant see in fan no 1 seg ,the fan who won the contest address her as HARMONY not heer and how he likes her work as harmony and this shows her popularity. BUT haters r just blind in their hate . keep hateing her as this will turn into blessing becoz she personally not bashed or insulted the ppl u r bahing her for no reason
ReplyDeleteWell said but they are blind enough to even think something more than hatred ..they are living wid hatred what else u can expect them more other than hatred ? disgusting..
Deleteonly mention her being called as Heer But blind ppl cant see in fan no 1 seg ,the fan who won the contest address her as HARMONY not heer and how he likes her work as harmony and this shows her popularity. BUT haters r just blind in their hate . keep hateing her as this will turn into blessing becoz she personally not bashed or insulted the ppl u r bahing her for no reason
ReplyDeleteBang on!!!!! Awesome point.
DeleteWell, I think that the bashers have to update themselves about AG a bit more.......and get their facts right.
only mention her being called as Heer But blind ppl cant see in fan no 1 seg ,the fan who won the contest address her as HARMONY not heer and how he likes her work as harmony and this shows her popularity. BUT haters r just blind in their hate . keep hateing her as this will turn into blessing becoz she personally not bashed or insulted the ppl u r bahing her for no reason
ReplyDeleteits ur shamelessness and immature thinking u were made to think abt a girl in a worst way who has nothing do wid u ...so now stop seeking attention here and we very well know how the graph of ur so called actor has been raised in abruptly going shows off air post desh so better don't talk abt graphs here if u are dare enough talk abt the roles they play as they deserve appreciation for hardwork they put in ....
ReplyDeleteWhole world know abt it it is always those loosers hc fans fall over every topic of additi everywhere irrespective of topic and content posted and yes no others have necessity to talk abt additi in this way so we need not think before we address fake hc fans here who can stoop any level low to call a girl in worst way possible though her intensions were never wrong in any way...so u ppl get a life ...
ReplyDeletehow matured answers were given by Anupriya ...her answers showed how much dignity she maintains as a woman...just luv her....cum bck soon
ReplyDeleteLoved ur practical answers additi wid out faking and pretending to be so good like someone ...thanks for additi interview ...
ReplyDeleteI do agree and whats abt the confusion its not new for anupriya ...keep that fan thing aside and think she herself said there is no advantage of being women and again pointed out the real advantage later everyone can see it clearly and yes other example of her confusion was she stating that she had face test and stuff before.. for tl selections later she later herself said ekta has taken her directly wid no tests so she does have habit of saying it in two ways nothing new and don't start again as this is not bashing of anupriya just stating a fact abt her ....
ReplyDeleteLoved ur answers audi anyone who are matured enough and true can relate it to ur points as those are practical and real in life and presenting ur views truly reflects ur personality and decency ...thank you himanshu for article reg additi ..keep getting more on her ..would love to know more abt her ...
ReplyDeleteAdditi glad to see more interviews on u these days,agree wid ur points,keep rocking
ReplyDeleteagree with u. KHS u have published such a interview that surely creates pollution! just for bringing ppl in your blog u have done this. n ppl here r stretching things beyond limit. so sad :(
ReplyDeleteI asked u what apk achieve after tere liye...infact she dont offer any show..she is nothing...u dont worry about ag character..and just look ur apk character...
ReplyDeletenice interview but why harshad's three co-stars together? so much bashing here! can't ppl just thanks n wish good luck to their favourites???? always ppl want to criticize other ppl.
ReplyDeleteadditi gupta rocks! all the best to her
ReplyDeleteat first ppl r talking about actor's upbringing and then they r pointing towards each other's upbringing! scrutiny u should do something to stop all these.
ReplyDeletelove u additi di :)
ReplyDeleteall the best additi. it's really difficult to be honest in today's world at whatever field u r working.
ReplyDeletelove u additi........you are the best.......i dont know how to explain in words.......i love u a lot...u r much much better than others in every way...love u ....
ReplyDeleteAdditi, girl you rock. You know you are such an awesome actress. And you are an awesome, truthful and a daring person too.
ReplyDeleteI respect you for being what you are. A clean and beautiful girl inside-out.
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Hmm, looks like here the situation is - Whether love her or Hate her, you simply can't ignore her.
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About the answers, I have to say that saying sorry is NOT seducing. I think you people need to clean and purify your brain. I didn't even think that something disgusting can be associated with a women's smile.
I feel that a women's smile is sweet, innocent, capturing and it always makes the situation good. The way you people are exaggerating it, is just too shameful How can you all even after being a women can think of something this disgusting. Its your brain that seriously needs some cleaning.
And moreover, I know AG......we have been virtual friends since Desh and she has an amazing personality. She is spunky but mature.
She is just like the elder sister I never had. She always encouraged me to speak the truth, be honest and a nice human being.
And the way you people are such speaking **** about her shows how ***** you people are. Go GET A LIFE.
When we don't even bother to comment on your favs, why do you comment on ours and ruin our peace. Why the hell do you keep poking us? What fun do you get?
Just leave us alone......And if you don't, well then, it will clearly show ****** you people are.
well said ...can't understand why pointing out additi everytime when there are also articles abt their newly changed favourites i mean before and during desh even they supported her but later on started hating her becoz of no reasons ..now they started fake support for new ones just to hurt additi and present her views in worst way possible wid meaningless comparisons which doesn't have sense in any way ....god bless additi and will support additi no matter what becoz of her honesty and her talent as an actress ....keep rocking additi ...thank you himanshu ....
Deleteyes even i have read it in her interviews while watching tl ...why comparing not all can have guts to speak truth and can be honest everytime ...it varies ..keep rocking additi ...
ReplyDeleteLmao, when u have nothing to say, thats all you can say, but never try 2 understand anyones point of view. Seriously u need 2 attend english classes to understand the meaning of words properly.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused whats the previous interviews got to do with this interview? U know what forget it, who r u 2 judge? Only god knows whom is genuine & who is fake, no-one has the right to judge anyone, so this is for all of u AG, APK & AK fans, just mind your own business & leave the judging to god.
ReplyDeleteWho the hell said that she is seducing anyone....it is you sick thinking that is making her statement seem like this.
ReplyDeleteGod, you people are so impossible....*******.
First you grow up and learn to take things in a positive and nice way.......or else just GO TO HELL and GET A LIFE before spreading your negativity over here.....
Additi loved ur answers to the core
ReplyDeletelove u dr
^ You heard wrong.....she said that till today people remember her as Heer.....that doesn't mean that they don't know her as any other character. In the Fan No.1 SBS seg, he addressed her as Harmony.
ReplyDeleteAnupriya your answers were just perfect!!! lov you....
ReplyDeleteOff-course giving birth is an advantage as there are many infertile women.
ReplyDeleteAnd it seems that Anu is really confused or she is just trying to be diplomatic. No hard words, I love her but yeah, even I found the advantage part a bit shaky, you know.
The answers given Additi were not at all bad...infact..practical.nd.straight-forward..its ur filthy mind nd ur interpreation...which itself shows ur character..its good to see the people who are not her fans..are supporting her that there is nothing wrong with her answer...that shows the truth nd fact itself....plz understand bashing the other doesn't make ur own favourite good...beleive me i can point out 100 things abt ur favourtite actress nd her bunch of lies..but..since i dont like her why bother to comment..unlike u desperate ppl...literally grow up
ReplyDeletethanks fr the interview...good answers by all three of them..but could relate with the Additi's swers the most..as the answers were regarding what women faces in their everyday life.....rather than big words...essay book answers...
ReplyDeletethanks fr the interview...good answers by all three of them..but could relate with the Additi's swers the most..as the answers were regarding what women faces in their everyday life.....rather than big words...essay book answers...
ReplyDeleteWell if u read the first 2 answers of APK, u'll know whoz more confused :S :P She spoke as if it was all scripted
ReplyDeleteLoved AG's answerz :)
ReplyDeleteLove you AG.......Himanshu, thank you for her IV.
ReplyDeleteAnu...we proud on ur sense of humour nd ur gr8 ans.......u r d best in this whole universe.....we luv u apk nd want to see u nd hcsoon..plzzzzz cum back .....
ReplyDeleteApk u r d best actress of tellywood not only tellywood whole world.............................u r d best nd ur answers r awesum apk...............plzzz cum soon wid hc plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..we would die hearted fan of harshiya plzzzzzzz cum...
ReplyDeleteTry as much as you can but you cant change reality she is shameless and its a FACT .... :P
ReplyDeleteKeep defending her
which reality what reality...just becoz 5-6 of u hate her fr no reasons at all....u don't even know the meaning of word "fact" lol...just open ur eyes nd look.u..blind....the people whole are not even AG fans.. neutral(aasiya fans) are supporting her..that there is nothing wrong with her answer.....whose is "shameless" here is very much visible..i pity HC on having such fans..filthy nd polluted mind people..just to prove AG wromg..u guyz can stoop to any level...
ReplyDeleteaditi sab se kali lag rahe hai.kafi base thopi hue hai.
ReplyDeleteSo there are people who still discriminate on the basis of color......hmm, well carry on. But remember 1 thing, woh bahar se jaisi bhi lage, unka dil bahut saaf, pure and beautiful hai.......
DeleteI think you need to go get an eye check-up.....and stop admiring and staring and analyzing AG. Just read the answer and go get a life.
DeleteGod, your thinking is more disgusting than her answer. What the bloody heck is your problem.......she is NOT saying anything about seducing or taking advantage. It is your bullsh*t mentality that is disgusting.....
ReplyDeleteWhy do you have to always blame her......she did not say anything like that. And U grow up.....and improve your thoughts.
Anupriya ur my inspiration angel
ReplyDeleteAnupriya kapoor you Rockk Girl LOved ur Answers
ReplyDeleteAditi a superstar ??..
ReplyDeletehaii ye kab hua???..
ye joke hoga shayad...
lol, an actress wid so roughness nd only 1st nd last hit show in her life, ko ye log superstar kaise bol rahey hain??