Renowned actress Jaya Bachchan is known for her unfiltered opinions, and she didn’t hold back during a recent discussion on masculinity on her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast, “What The Hell Navya.” Joined by her daughter Shweta Bachchan, the trio delved into various topics concerning women’s issues and societal norms.
In the latest episode, Navya Naveli Nanda welcomed her brother Agastya Nanda along with the regular guests, Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda, for an open conversation about the evolving concept of masculinity. Navya shared insights into how the definition of masculinity has shifted over time, highlighting her brother’s openness about his sensitivity.
Addressing the trend of women’s independence, Navya observed that with the rise of feminism, women increasingly seek autonomy. She cited the example of women offering to split the bill on dates as a reflection of this empowerment, noting that some may even take offense if the man insists on paying.
“Especially after feminism, and women feeling more empowered now, a lot of things they want to do independently. For example, today, if you take a girl out on a date, and you offer to pay, some people get offended by that. Because women feel that they are equally…”
However, Jaya Bachchan disagreed with this sentiment, expressing her disapproval of women who opt to split the bill. She characterized such behavior as foolish and advocated for men to take the lead in paying for dates.
“How stupid of those women. You should let the men pay.”
She asserted.
When discussing changes in dating dynamics over the years, Shweta reminisced about the traditional expectation for men to initiate and propose. Jaya echoed this sentiment, admitting that she personally would feel uncomfortable proposing to a man.
“I would like that. It’s better for a man to propose, I’d be very awkward.”
Jaya Bachchan’s remarks sparked a debate about traditional gender roles and modern dating etiquette. While some may align with her viewpoint, others might see it as outdated in today’s society, where gender equality is increasingly valued and promoted.
Here’s the whole podcast: