Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Ameesha Patel on gender roles
Ameesha Patel, a Bollywood actor, shared her thoughts on why she believes men and women are not equal.
She thinks that women and men have different biological traits and roles in society.
She mentioned that even though women can match men in many ways, there are special things reserved for each gender.
She also said that men should still perform traditional gestures like pulling out chairs and opening doors for women.
A psychologist, Priya Parulekar, explained that when women are in survival mode, they might adopt more masculine traits like independence and assertiveness.
She also talked about what makes a man safe and reliable, including being consistent, emotionally mature, and able to handle crises without panic.
Parulekar emphasized that the right man provides not just material protection but also emotional and energetic safety, allowing women to feel secure and surrender their defenses.
Ameesha Patel believes men and women have distinct biological traits and roles.
She thinks women should embrace their softness and charm, and men should perform traditional gestures.
Priya Parulekar explains that women in survival mode may adopt masculine traits.
Parulekar identifies traits of safe, masculine men: consistency, emotional safety, decisiveness, boundaries, and presence.
The right man provides emotional and energetic safety, allowing women to feel secure and surrender their defenses.
- Who
- Ameesha Patel, Priya Parulekar
- What
- Discussion on gender roles and equality
- When
- During a recent podcast conversation
- Where
- On a podcast with Ranveer Allahabadia
- Why
- To share views on biological differences and societal expectations
- Actor
- Ameesha Patel
- Podcaster
- Ranveer Allahabadia
- Psychologist
- Priya Parulekar
- Ameesha's View
- Men and women have distinct biological traits and roles
- Parulekar's View
- Women in survival mode may adopt masculine traits
- Safe Masculine Traits
- Consistency, emotional safety, decisiveness, boundaries, presence