Sonam Bajwa, a popular actress, recently spoke about experiencing sexism within her own family.In a recent interview, she revealed that she personally faced inequality and discrimination from her parents.
She shared that while her brother enjoyed playing outside during the summers, her mother insisted that she stay in the kitchen.Sonam believes that this kind of inequality is deeply rooted in society, where girls are expected to handle cooking duties while boys often escape such responsibilities.
She expressed that discrimination begins at a young age, as sons and daughters are treated differently.Sonam also mentioned that her brother was never taught basic kitchen chores.
Interestingly, the roles between Sonam and her brother have now reversed.Her brother currently lives in Canada without any household help.He takes care of his own cooking and cleaning, which she sees as a form of “revenge.” Sonam said that she reminds her mother how beneficial it would have been if her brother had been taught these skills earlier.As a child, Sonam felt upset when facing these gender-based differences.
In the same interview, Sonam Bajwa also highlighted the success of women-centric films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, Kahani, The Dirty Picture, and Queen.
According to her, these films have shown that audiences appreciate women in lead roles.She believes that audience preferences have evolved, as they now seek fresh and diverse storytelling.Sonam’s upcoming film, Godday Godday Chaa, revolves around the inequality faced by women within their own homes.She mentioned that the film caters to people of all ages and that Indians can relate to the emotions depicted, coming together to support the women in the film.
Overall, Sonam Bajwa bravely shared her personal experiences with sexism within her family.She also highlighted the changing landscape of the film industry, where women-centric films have gained popularity.Sonam’s upcoming film aims to shed light on the inequality faced by women and hopes to resonate with Indian audiences of all generations.
