On International Women's day i.e yesterday, Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput had some tough words to say about those criticising her marriage with Shahid and the "new wave of feminism".

At a gathering on Wednesday, Mira Rajput told Mid-Day, "The new wave of feminism is aggressive and destructive. There is a term called 'feminazi' which is now becoming the female equivalent of a male chauvinist."

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput received a lot of flak after their appearance on Koffee With Karan, where Shahid spoke of his support for the "arranged marriage format" where "the process of falling in love happens after you're married."

"I am a housewife and wear that label with pride," Mira Rajput added, "Why can't you be an accomplished homemaker? Accomplishing could mean anything one has their heart set on. I had a tough pregnancy, bringing Misha (seven-month-old daughter) into this world. Now, I love being at home and spending time with my child. I don't want to spend an hour with her and then rush to work. It's not that I am not a woman of today. You don't have to compromise on traditions and ideals to be modern."

When asked about their arranged marriage, which took the entirety of Bollywood by surprise, Mira said, "It has worked out beautifully. It's like any other marriage. We get along, have our fights, laugh a lot and raise our baby together. We are best of friends. When we step out, we are two people taking on the world."

Mira Rajput is currently a stay-at-home mom who is looking after little Misha. Regarding her choice of being a full-time homemaker, Mira said, "I could have been out and about but I chose to spend time with Misha. It is my choice to be at home. A working mother makes her own choices too; neither (homemaker or working mother) can be shamed. Feminism is not man versus woman."

Tough words there. Here's hoping Mira Rajput does not get criticised for her remarks.

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