Renowned Punjabi actress and producer Sargun Mehta, known for her remarkable career, faced an uncomfortable moment during an interview when the host delved into her personal life with inquiries about family planning. Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Mehta gracefully tackled the question, garnering support from netizens.
Sargun, who gained prominence with her debut in the television series 12/24 Karol Bagh and later ventured into Punjabi cinema with the film Angrej, has been enjoying marital bliss with her supportive husband, Ravi Dubey, since their wedding in 2013. However, societal pressures and intrusive questioning regarding pregnancy seem to persist, as evidenced by this recent incident.
In a shared video clip of the interview, the interviewer prodded Mehta about her plans for children,
“Janta ka yeh sawal hai baccho ka kya plan hai itne saal ho gaye wait karte karte, mai bhi bada hogya apko dekhte dekhte.”
to which she responded with visible discomfort, questioning the relevance of such inquiries to the public or herself. She said,
“But yeh sawal ka tum logo se kya lena dena ya fir janta ko bhi kya lena dena.”
Despite her poised demeanor, the interviewer persisted, prompting Mehta to reiterate that they will start a family when the time feels right, dismissing further probing with a vague response.
The interviewer still asked, “Fir bhi aisa kab.” To this, Sargun looked uncomfortable and said:
“Nai aisa kuch bhi nahi hai. Nai. I don’t know.”
Watch the video here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3r1gktrQat/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Following the circulation of the video, social media users rallied behind Mehta, condemning the intrusive line of questioning and expressing solidarity with her stance.
Many criticized the societal expectation placed on couples regarding marriage and parenthood, echoing Mehta’s sentiments.
This isn’t the first time Mehta has addressed such inquiries with grace. In a previous interview with Hindustan Times, she emphasized that there are more facets to life than just pregnancy, stressing the importance of personal fulfillment and career aspirations. Mehta’s dignified response serves as a reminder to respect individuals’ choices and priorities, irrespective of societal pressures.
“It’s like that’s the only thing you expect out of a couple. It’s putting down the entire institution of marriage, if that’s the only thing we’re supposed to do. I’m not saying that anybody who is getting pregnant or wants to have a baby is wrong. People have different priorities and goals in life. Some people achieve when they’re 25, some achieve it when they’re 40. Only when you feel that you’re satisfied with what you want to do it life, can you move ahead and give somebody else happiness. It’s not something you can do while you’re still struggling or clawing to be someone. I am on a different journey at the moment.”
What are your thoughts on Sargun Mehta’s handling of the intrusive questioning regarding family planning?
