All that murk and dirt of course is long gone now and the sharpness of its memory has dulled. But I know Lolark will never go. For it scarred me forever.

Bollywood movies have often projected women as being strong and independent, not in search of a husband or partner. Let's look at 5 recent ones.

Who can decide which of women's choices are valid or not? Isn't feminism all about respecting choices of all women, whoever they are? 

If a woman is choosing to fast on Karvachauth, should anyone else judge her for it or put her down? Feminism is, after all, about choice, right?

With marriage come a lot of expectations, especially from a newly wed Indian bride. Dressing up and looking a certain way, as well as fasting for the 'long life' of a husband are some.