Highlights
- Tanishaa Mukerji criticized women who have affairs with married men, saying they cannot be called feminists
- She also held married men responsible, saying they “lack character”
- Her comments sparked a heated online debate, with users bringing up Bollywood’s complicated history with relationships
Tanishaa Mukerji has sparked a fierce online debate after sharing her strong views on women who have affairs with married men.
The actor took to X on Tuesday and argued that women who pursue married men should not be considered feminists because their actions disrespect the wife.
She also made it clear that she believes the married man is equally responsible.
Tanishaa Mukerji calls women who date married men ‘evil’
Sharing her thoughts on X, Tanishaa wrote that women who have affairs with married men are “not feminists” and are instead “against women”.
She argued that being involved with someone’s husband amounts to disrespecting his wife.
Tanishaa also turned her criticism towards the men involved, writing that “the man is to blame too” and that he “lacks character”.
She went on to describe women who “chase married men” as “evil” and said they should not be role models for children.
Her post ended with the hashtags #feminist, #genz and #boundaries, along with the line: “I said what I said!”
Her post sparks a heated response
Tanishaa’s comments quickly divided social media users.
Some agreed with her position, with commenters saying that both people involved in an affair should be held responsible.
Others challenged her argument and pointed out that married men have made a commitment to their spouses and should therefore bear responsibility for breaking that commitment.
One user argued that single women are not bound by the same marital commitment, while married men are responsible for remaining faithful to their wives and families.
Users bring Bollywood into the debate
The discussion soon moved beyond Tanishaa’s original post, with some users bringing up well-known Bollywood figures and past relationship controversies.
Several commenters referenced famous actors and alleged relationships, using them to question whether Tanishaa’s argument should apply equally across the film industry.
Others defended Tanishaa, arguing that she should not be held responsible for the actions of other members of her family or for unrelated controversies involving Bollywood personalities.
The reactions showed just how quickly a discussion about relationships can turn into a wider debate about celebrity culture, accountability and double standards.
Tanishaa stands by her view
Despite the criticism, Tanishaa's original message was unequivocal. Her argument was that both married men and the women who knowingly become involved with them should be held accountable.
The actor has not indicated that she intends to retract her comments.
Tanishaa was last seen in the 2024 mythological animated drama Luv You Shankar, directed by Rajiv S. Ruia.
