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we all have our own set of challenges, but let’s dig deep within and draw out the powerhouse within us and ask for what we deserve.
Gangubai Kathiawadi is a good film with very good performances, though with a rather linear arc, and is predictable.
But this is not a review. Instead, let me tell you about the 4 things that I found very appealing and applicable to all of us women.
Whether it was Gangubai fighting for respect and inclusion for her profession or whether it is us trying to find an equal footing, we all need that sponsor. Someone who is powerful and can talk for you, even when you are not present.
Gangubai found one in a tough world (Rahim Lala). Hopefully it is easier for us as many leaders today want to be sponsors.
Yes, we are capable of fighting our battles on our own, but we cannot undermine the importance of allies. Friends and supporters who will pull you up and create a more inclusive world.
Gangubai found an ally without even looking for one (the Journalist). We are fortunate to be surrounded by allies who want to make a difference. Don’t shy from taking their support.
Even while battling with her issues, Gangu realized the need to stand up for others like her. Be the change you want to see. As a woman leader (yes, we are all leaders!), stand up for other women!
In a world full of biases, marginalization, and prejudice, Gangu’s rise to power from nothing is remarkable. Where did she find that strength to push through? Through sheer grit and believing in herself. Of course, there were moments of doubt, sacrifice, and vulnerabilities, but she kept at it, without ever giving up. And didn’t hesitate to ask even when she wasn’t coming from a position of strength!
Yes, we all have our own set of challenges, but let’s dig deep within and draw out the powerhouse within us and ask for what we deserve.
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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