Kangana Ranaut responded to the controversy caused by: Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben PatelThe recent comments by women, stating that nurturing comes naturally to women and stands out as one of their best strengths. Her comments come amid a heated gender debate, which was triggered after the Governor said women should first become “expert mothers” before taking up careers in fields such as civil service or teaching.
Kangana Ranaut remembers her childhood
According to an ANI report, the actor took to X to share a post that reflected his childhood, reminiscing how he loved playing with dolls while his brother enjoyed outdoor sports. She recounts memories of building dollhouses, sewing clothes for them, and pretending to cook on toy stoves, suggesting that nurturing and caring have always been second nature to her.
Kangana Ranaut to build “doll houses”
Reminiscing about her childhood building “doll houses” and playing the role of a mother, Kangana wrote, “When we were little, my brother played football and cricket, but I carefully built doll houses, sewed their clothes and cooked their meals.
Kangana Ranaut on nurturing as “true character”
The actor went on to argue that nurturing is not something women should learn, calling it their “true nature” and a God-given duty. Kangana wrote, “This is not something we have to learn. God has given us the duty to nurture humanity. This is our true nature, that is why women are called Devi, Shakti, Annapurna, Mata and many more such forms. But above all, it is a joy to love, feed, dance and nurture.“
Anandiben Patel’s original comment:
Patel made these remarks while addressing the 41st convocation of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University in Kanpur on Thursday, where she encouraged women to become “expert mothers” before setting their sights on becoming IAS officers or teachers. During his speech, he said, “If you are going to be an IAS officer or a teacher, first become an expert mother. Everyone should know how to cook food prepared at home.“