TMF: From Matriarchal To Metropolitan, How Patralekha Got A Culture Shock After Moving To Mumbai
She was not getting married before 21!
In our society, men hold most of the power and are in control of a lot of things. It’s been that way for a really long time, and it’s deeply ingrained in our culture and traditions. You might not even notice it, but there are a lot of little ways that patriarchy is still in play today. In the recent episode of Hauterrfly’s The Male Feminist with host Siddhaarth Alambayan, actor Patralekha talked about the culture shock she received when she moved to Mumbai.
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The most recent episode of The Male Feminist features actor Patralekha Paul, who got married to actor Raj Kummar Rao in 2021 after dating for 11 years. During a candid conversation, she shared her experience of moving to Mumbai and the significant culture shock she experienced after growing up in Shillong, a matriarchal society in northeastern India. She talks about how she and her younger brother were brought up with equal opportunities and were encouraged to focus on their careers before getting married. Her parents always emphasized that marriage should not be a priority and that they should first establish themselves professionally. This mindset was typical of Shillong, where women are seen as equals and play a crucial role in the community.
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However, after moving to Mumbai, Patralekha realized that the culture there was vastly different. She encountered a society where people were getting married at 21 and putting their work and careers after marriage. She was taken aback by this shift in perspective and how different it was from the place she had grown up in.
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When asked about her experience living in a matriarchal society, where women hold the dominant roles, Patralekha Paul responded with a witty remark, “Aisa koi line hi nahi hai yaar” (There is no such line, my friend). She went on to explain that growing up in Shillong, there were no restrictions placed on her or her siblings, regardless of their gender. In fact, Patralekha shared that her parents took turns cooking their special dishes, demonstrating the egalitarian approach to household duties in her family. This is a far cry from the patriarchal norms that often dominate Indian society.
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It also serves as a reminder that such societies exist, and perhaps we can learn from them to create a more equitable world.
First Published: March 06, 2023 8:46 PM
