Naseeruddin Shah's remark on housewives indulging in more work than 'mard' divides internet

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who never minces his words, has spoken about stereotypes associated with traditional gender roles. On the concept of masculinity On host Nikhil Taneja’s talk show, Naseeruddin Shah spoke about the concept of masculinity and the stereotypes associated with traditional gender roles. ‘Are mard ho, thak kyun gaye?’ As part of the same interview, Naseeruddin Shah humourously inquired, “Are mard ho thak kyun gaye?" Take a look: Dear Mr Naseeruddin Shah, ▪️Today, most women have 1-2 househelps, all possible kitchen appliances unlike women in earlier days ▪️It may sound cool to demean men who toil traveling 2-3 hours to and fro from work daily, tolerate abusive bosses yet can't resign because they have… pic.twitter.com/VfvHGloZol — Arnaz Hathiram September 28, 2023 Several users commented on the post: One user commented, “Everyone who complains that “poor non-metro or rural women” don’t have the luxury of 1-2 house helps.” Another account added, “Message for all crying about underprivileged women.” “Very well said!” added an account. Work Front Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial venture ‘Man Woman Man Woman’, is a short film revolving around love and companionship across two generations.