Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut recently took to social media to react strongly to the recent deaths of Twisha Sharma and Deepika Nagar. The tragic death of the two young women has sparked a nationwide debate around dowry harassment and violence against married women.
Rising cases of dowry deaths
A number of deaths linked to dowry have shocked the country over the past few days. An actress, Twisha Sharma, was reportedly found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, while another woman, Deepika Nagar, allegedly died after falling from the balcony of her residence in Noida. In both cases, the families of the women have accused their in-laws of dowry harassment.
The incidents have triggered massive outrage on social media, with many demanding stricter action against dowry-related crimes, while also urging for stronger support systems for women facing abuse after marriage.
Meanwhile, authorities are investigating both incidents.
Kangana Ranaut reacts
Reacting to the cases, Kangana took to her Instagram story on Tuesday to share a lengthy message. In her note, she called out the society, while encouraging women to prioritise financial independence and self-reliance before marriage.
“So many tragic news about married young women comes up every day, many of these young educated ladies even beg their parents to help them out of suffocating situations before tragedies strike them, but Indian society is notorious for abandoning daughters once they are married,” Kangana wrote.
The actress and BJP MP further urged women to focus on building their careers and identities first, saying, “My advice to young women out there which no social media or fashion/dating/wedding/make up industry is telling you. Your career is more important than any anyone else in your life. Think about marriage only after you are independent, please you have to be your own hero no one is coming to save you, what you do and who you are is more important than who you marry. Build a life that you want don`t listen to anyone.”
On the work front, Kangana is gearing up for the release of Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Inspired by true events, the film revolves around the hospital staff who saved 400 lives during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The film releases in theatres on June 12.