Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Neena Gupta on Women's Struggles in India
Neena Gupta, a famous actor, talked about how hard it is to be a woman in India, especially if you're poor.
She said that even when women try to get an education or a job, they face dangers like violence.
This makes many women feel scared and hopeless.
A psychologist named Raashi Gurnani agreed and said that society often punishes women for wanting to be independent.
She also explained that poverty makes things even worse for women.
Both Neena and Raashi believe that things can change if we teach boys to respect women and hold people accountable for their actions.
They think that change needs to start at home and in schools.
Neena Gupta expressed the struggles and dangers faced by women in India, especially poor women, during a conversation on Lilly Singh's podcast.
She highlighted the paradox where educating women can lead to increased risks of violence, making ambition feel dangerous.
Clinical psychologist Raashi Gurnani agreed, stating that society often punishes women for seeking independence and that poverty exacerbates these issues.
Gurnani emphasized that the constant fear and hopelessness experienced by women can deeply affect their mental health.
Both Neena and Gurnani believe that change is possible through education, accountability, and respect from a young age.
- Who
- Neena Gupta, a 65-year-old actor, and clinical psychologist Raashi Gurnani
- What
- Discussion on the systemic struggles and dangers faced by women in India, especially those from poor backgrounds
- When
- During a recent conversation on Lilly Singh's podcast
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the systemic barriers and gender-based violence that women face, and to advocate for change
- Actor
- Neena Gupta
- Age
- 65
- Platform
- Lilly Singh's podcast
- Expert
- Raashi Gurnani (Clinical Psychologist)
- Key Issue
- Systemic barriers and gender-based violence
- Impact
- Erosion of confidence and self-worth
- Solution
- Education, accountability, and respect from a young age