Feminism

Tanya Mittal Says Women Are Getting Ahead Of Husbands In The Name Of Feminism. Kahaan Se Aate Hain Ye Log?

Tanya Mittal Says Women Are Getting Ahead Of Husbands In The Name Of Feminism. Kahaan Se Aate Hain Ye Log?

Bigg Boss 19 star Tanya Mittal is the one to always make headlines with her controversial statements. And while netizens are curious to know what she is really like, a… Read More

Bhagyashree Calls Out Pseudo-Feminists, Says Many Women Think Feminism Means Being Like Men

People have different opinions on feminism and honestly, it's a very misunderstood concept. And now, actress Bhagyashree has shared her thoughts. She says true feminism means valuing what makes women… Read More

Aespa’s Rich Man Demo Leak Ignites Heated Online Debate. Here’s Why!

Popular K-pop group aespa recently made their comeback with their 6th mini album and its song Rich Man has taken over the internet. But the group's performance at Good Morning… Read More

From Mona Lisa To Killin’ It Girl, How BTS J-Hope Is Celebrating Strength Of Independent Women!

Many songs by male artists focus heavily on physical looks or how women appear to men. It's a common pattern and has almost turned into a stereotype. So, when an… Read More

Hautetalk: From Uorfi Javed To Sabrina Carpenter, Why Do People Love To Hate Women Who Own Their Bodies

A very common norm of pop culture is that men can objectify women and profit off of the same, but when women attempt to subvert this power dynamic by embracing… Read More

Why Being A Feminist Is Still Taboo In The K-Pop Industry

The Hallyu wave has taken the world by storm. Whether it’s K-pop, K-beauty, K-dramas or K-fashion, if it starts with a ‘K’, chances are, we’re obsessed. Korean dramas have painted… Read More

Exclusive: Bhagyashree On Feminism: “Many Women Misunderstand The Concept As…”

Everyone has a different point of view on feminism, and the views are often shaped by their personal experiences and beliefs. For some, feminism is about equality and ensuring that… Read More

Exclusive: Esha Deol On Feminism: “Use It To Empower, Not Manipulate Or Become Victims.” We Agree!

Feminism is one such word that receives so much hate due to preconceived notions and now it's high time to change that. In an exclusive conversation with Hauterrfly, actress Esha… Read More

Films Continue To Misrepresent Independent Women, But Some Nailed It With Perfect Portrayal Of Feminism!

What is feminism? It's the freedom of choice that women should have, and it took many years for us to make our voices heard, still a lot has to be… Read More

Nora Fatehi Clarifies Her Old Remark On Feminism: “Log Samjhe Hi Nahi…”

Nora Fatehi has gained immense recognition with her dance numbers in Bollywood films. However, she caught herself in a huge controversy due to her remark on feminism. During a podcast… Read More

Exclusive: Tillotama Shome On How Men Can Become Better Allies: “Create Space For Women, Don’t Pretend”

In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly's The Male Feminist, Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper actor Tillotama Shome discusses how men can be more effective allies in the struggle for gender parity.… Read More

Javed Akhtar Takes Example Of SRK’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan To Bash Problematic Side Of Feminism. Kuch Zyada Ho Gaya!

Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar often makes headlines for giving controversial statements. And it has happened yet again. He recently criticised the feminist take on Yash Chopra's directorial Jab Tak… Read More

Exclusive: Janhvi Kapoor Shares What Feminism Means To Her: “It’s Equality, And Every Woman Is Benefitting…”

Janhvi Kapoor has been seen promoting her films back-to-back. The actor has been making headlines since her last release Mr. And Mrs. Mahi and now the much-anticipated crime/thriller- Ulajh. The… Read More

Janhvi Kapoor: “Men Don’t Need To Assume The Role Of Provider And Protector, Always”: Exclusive

When it comes to practically anything women have often been viewed as the inferior gender and that is why support from the male gender is very important when it comes… Read More

Richa Chadha Reacts To Nora Fatehi’s Take On Feminism: “It’s A Misguided Reaction, It’s Not Real Understanding”

Feminism is still very much a misunderstood concept and this was recently proved by Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. The actress firmly stated that feminism has f*cked up society and that… Read More

Exclusive: Sunny Leone Debunks The Biggest Misconception Of Feminism, “You Don’t Always Have To Be Strong”

Ahead of the upcoming season of MTV Splitsvilla X5: ExSqueeze Me Please, host and reality show star Sunny Leone sat down for an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly. In this interview,… Read More

“For Me, It’s Not About Comparing Ourselves To Men”: Tripti Dimri Reveals What Feminism Means To Her

At the recent FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, Animal star Tripti Dimri didn't just grace the runway with her elegance; she also shared some profound thoughts on feminism that resonated… Read More

Exclusive: Kiran Rao On Feminism, Gender Neutral Storytelling, “One Of The Beauties Of Our Species”

In a recent chat with Hauterrfly, Kiran Rao, the person behind the great movie Laapataa Ladies, shared her thoughts on feminism and making films with a feminist touch. Talking about… Read More

Exclusive: Konkona Sen Sharma Breaks Down What Feminism Means: “It’s Not More Rights For Women And Less For Men”

In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly, Bollywood actress and filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma offered profound insights into her perspective on feminism. She delved into the dynamic evolution of the concept,… Read More

Fighter Star Deepika Padukone Shares Her Take On Feminism: “Men Can’t Succeed Without Women And Vice Versa”

Siddharth Anand's film Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor is going to hit the theatres on January 25. Ahead of the film's release, the lead ensemble and… Read More

Exclusive: Made In Heaven Actor Jim Sarbh On Feminism, Says, “We Should Embrace The Variation Instead….”

Jim Sarbh, the versatile actor who has graced both the OTT with Amazon Prime Video's Made In Heaven and the silver screen, is back to impress his fans with his… Read More

How To Respond When Someone Says “Not All Men”? 10 Things You Can Say!

As women, we spend a lot of time dealing with problematic and creepy men. There's enough data to prove that women can't feel safe around men as a whole, irrespective… Read More

Exclusive: Gauahar Khan On Women Facing Criticism For Wearing Hijab: “Feminism Shouldn’t Be Selective….”

Women who wear hijab often face backlash for conforming to the patriarchal norm of society. It is always assumed that women who wear the hijab are forced to wear it… Read More

Woman Gets Called Out For Saying Female ISRO Scientists Are “Real Feminists.” That’s Such Narrow Thinking!

As feminists, we thought that we only have to fight against patriarchy and misogyny but it looks like we also have a long battle to fight against the 'pick me… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Chitrangda Singh with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

Actor Chitrangda Singh in conversation with Siddharth Aalambayan for the 24th episode of 'The Male Feminist', discusses her upbringing as an army kid in North India, and navigating Delhi as… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Dhvani Bhanushali with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

The bubbliest and the youngest of our feminists on the show to date. 24-year-old Dhvani Bhanushali tells us how she has grown up amongst brothers, and how she has been… Read More

फेमिनिज्म के जवाब पर वायरल हुआ करीना कपूर खान का पुराना वीडियो, एक्ट्रेस ने कहा ‘समानता पर भरोसा…’

फेमिनिज्म यानी नारीवादी पर अक्सर सभी की अपनी-अपनी राय होती है। हर कोई इस फेमिनिस्ट नाम के शब्द को अपने-अपने ढंग से पिरोता है, कोई इसे महिलाओं का अधिकार मानता… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Patralekha Paul with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

This woman has been in so much news for being Rajkummar Rao's partner! Patralekha talks about growing up in a matriarchal setup in Shillong, her live-in with Rajkummar, sisterhood, the… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Swati Maliwal with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

You might have read news about her writing letters to the Prime Minister, about her going on hunger strikes or about her going out on Delhi streets at 12 am… Read More

“Father Would Bang Me Against The Wall”: DCW Chief Swati Maliwal On Childhood Trauma Fuelling Her Fight

Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on an individual's life, influencing the way they perceive themselves and the world around them. Whether it be physical, emotional, or psychological, the… Read More

Telugu Film #MenToo Teaser Villainizes Women And Victimizes Men. Who Greenlit This?

For forever, women have been living in a man's world and that's precisely why we've been using feminism as a tool to find out footing in society and make it… Read More

The Male Feminist: Digangana Suryavanshi On Flipping Gender Norms, Embracing Her Femininity

Over the years, the definition of what it means to be a woman has evolved, but the importance of celebrating our femininity has stayed the same. Being a woman is… Read More

The Male Feminist: “Men And Women Should Not Conflict But Complement Each Other,” Says Digangana Suryavanshi

Men and women in our society are always pitted against each other because of the patriarchal mentality. There have been fewer occasions a woman is considered to be equal to… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Digangana Suryavanshi with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

From being an only child and not facing conventional gender stereotypes at home to recognising the kind of life and attitude that makes women stronger, and knowing how men can… Read More

TMF: Rakul Preet Singh Says Feminism Isn’t Male Bashing, Explains How Men Can Be Allies

People across the world have a very distorted perspective or rather a very distorted understanding of what feminism is and that's also why we often hear people saying that they… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Rakul Preet Singh with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

We have the super cool Chhatriwali, Rakul Preet Singh with us for this episode of Male Feminist! Rakul talks about sex education, abortions, miscarriages and even getting none other than… Read More

The Male Feminist: Shriya Pilgaonkar Says Feminism Is Not Male-Bashing

You know, many educated men have mansplained feminism and called it a "useless concept" which is quite concerning, to be honest. Such people forget that in some parts of the… Read More

Celebrate A Feminist Christmas This Year, With These 6 Tips!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, cheerful and have some fun. But this holiday season also takes us back in time to a holiday laden with anti-feminist traditions and misogynistic… Read More

Men Don’t Need To Save Us. We Just Need Them To Call Out Problematic Behaviour In Other Men.

Recently, UN Chief António Guterres revealed that every 11 minutes a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. The violence against women across the globe is rising… Read More

‘Life Of Pi’ Was Secretly A Feminist Movie And We Have Receipts!

Ang Lee's film Life of Pi, based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name, starring Irrfan Khan, Suraj Sharma, Tabu, Gautam Belur, and Adil Hussain, is a stunning… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Zareen Khan with Siddhaarth Alambayan

She got trolled for skin show & was called 'FAT' because she was 100+ kgs! Zareen Khan went through so much, to be the badass woman she is today! Hauterrfly's… Read More

This Twitter Thread Discusses How Rare It Is For Female Characters To Be Disinterested In Men!

We live in the post-modern era where women are supposed to be equal to men. But alas, the world isn’t quite there yet. Women are still seen as baby-producing machines… Read More

‘The Male Feminist’: Sarika Says Women Should Also Be Told To Stop Asking Certain Things To Men

We are now beginning to have conversations around what are those things that men should stop saying to women. I cannot imagine us asking this question 10 years ago. But… Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Sarika with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

She started her journey when she was just 5. Sarika had such a heart-to-heart conversation on her life journey with our team. Hauterrfly's Male Feminist is on a mission to… Read More

‘The Male Feminist’ Ep 5: Isha Koppikar Calls Out Men Who Call Women ‘Gold Diggers’ But Marry Them For Their Looks

She slammed men for marrying women for looks! Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Isha Koppikar with Siddhaarth Aalambayan

Mothers-in-law, gold-diggers, casting couch experiences, consent - Isha Koppikar spoke about every topic that all Indian women would relate to. Hauterrfly's Male Feminist is on a mission to change the… Read More

Twitter User Points Out How Anti-Feminist Women Also Benefit From Feminism And We Can’t Help But Agree

Their ignorance has been called out Read More

Female Ghosts In Horror Films Are Proof That Women Need More Than A Lifetime To Seek Social Justice!

Social injustice makes us want to make noise! Read More

The Male Feminist ft. Neha Dhupia with Siddhaarth Alambayan

Once our Miss India, Neha Dhupia has experienced societal 'taane' when she got into modeling. She had sleepless nights, and postpartum changes, and broke breastfeeding stereotypes as well. Hauterrfly's Male… Read More

Hautetalk: Twitter Thread Of A Man Mansplaining Feminism Is The Epitome Of Misogynistic Entitlement. Who Left Him In Charge Of Women’s Rights?

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