Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut recently criticised dating apps and the people who use them, calling them “the real gutter of our society.” She said looking for a partner on such platforms is a “low” thing to do.
Kangana on dating apps
In an interview with Hauterrfly, Kangana said she has never wanted to be on dating apps, calling them the true gutter of our society. She further added, “Everybody has a need, be it financial, physical, or anything else… Every woman and man have needs, but how do we address them? That is the question. Do we do it elegantly, or do we do it more crudely, like har raat nikal jaana (leaving home every night) in search of someone? That is what dating is now, and it’s a horrible situation.“
People using dating apps
The actress said she believes most regular people wouldn’t want to be on dating apps. According to her, these platforms attract those who desire validation and lack confidence.She added that she couldn’t imagine interacting with people who use such apps.
Finding partners the traditional way
The ‘Gangster’ actress encouraged people to look for meaningful relationships in more traditional settings, such as workplaces, colleges, or through arranged matches by family.“You won’t find people like me on dating apps. You’ll only find losers there, the people who haven’t achieved anything in their lives,” she said. “If you haven’t been able to meet anyone in the office, through your parents and relatives, and you’ve ended up on a dating app, imagine what sort of character you are.”
Marriage vs Live-in Relationships
She also spoke in favour of marriage, calling it an important that represents a man’s promise to remain loyal to his wife. She criticised the growing trend of live-in relationships, saying that in her experience, both personal and from observing others, such arrangements are not supportive or beneficial for women.“Who’s going to help you get an abortion? If you get pregnant tomorrow during a live-in relationship, who is going to take care of you? Men are hunters who can impregnate any woman and run away,” she stated.
Gender Differences
She remarked that, in her view, men are able to compartmentalise their emotions while women generally cannot, regardless of education or empowerment.On the Work FrontShe was last seen in ‘Emergency’, portraying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Released in January, the film received negative to mixed reviews and performed poorly at the box office.
