Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Kangana Ranaut Claims 'Beta Chahiye' Mindset Persists in Bollywood
A famous actress named Kangana Ranaut said that even though some families in India look very modern and say they don't care if they have a boy or a girl, they secretly still prefer having a boy.
She mentioned this happens in families involved in business and in the movie industry, like Bollywood.
Even though people might say it doesn't matter, she believes it still does.
Some people who heard her said this is a sad truth about how society thinks, even in modern times.
Kangana recently directed and acted in a movie called 'Emergency' about a historical event in India.
Kangana Ranaut alleges a lingering preference for male children ('beta chahiye') in Bollywood and modern families.
She claims this preference exists despite outward appearances of modernity and acceptance.
Ranaut stated that this societal conditioning is prevalent across regions, classes, and industries in India.
Her comments have sparked discussions about deep-rooted gender bias in Indian society.
Ranaut's latest film, 'Emergency,' was released in theaters on January 17.
- Who
- Kangana Ranaut
- What
- Claimed that the preference for having a son ('beta chahiye') still exists in Bollywood and among modern families, despite appearances.
- When
- Recent interview, clip circulated online.
- Where
- Bollywood and modern families in India.
- Why
- To expose what she perceives as gender bias and deep-seated societal conditioning.
- Actress
- Kangana Ranaut
- Claim
- Preference for male child (beta chahiye) still exists in Bollywood and modern families.
- Context
- Interview discussing gender bias in India.
- Actress's Recent Film
- Emergency
- Emergency Release Date
- January 17