Followers Defend Bollywood Actress Dia Mirza Towards Criticism Over ‘Pre-Marital Being pregnant’

11:54 GMT 02.04.2021Get brief URL

On 15 February, actress and UN Atmosphere Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza – who shot to fame together with her romantic Hindi movie ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ – married for the second time to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi. Their marriage ceremony made headlines as Dia broke with custom and opted for a feminine priest to carry out the ceremony.

Ever since Bollywood actress Dia Mirza introduced that she is anticipating her first youngster with husband businessman Vaibhav Rekhi, many fellow celebrities and netizens have been overjoyed and showered the joyful couple with congratulatory messages.

Nevertheless, there have been some on social media who’ve been having a go at her for getting pregnant earlier than marriage, a follow nonetheless frowned upon in India.

Referring to her publish wherein Dia is displaying her child bump, one consumer remarks: “Bollywood celebrities are in such a rush to provide infants after marriage that they get married after getting pregnant.”

One other stated: “Dia Mirza obtained married in February and now her stomach is like 5 months in being pregnant. What kind of instance are Bollywood actresses corresponding to Dia Mirza, Neha Dhupia and Natasa Stankovic setting for Indian ladies? That it’s best to first get pregnant after which get married? (sic).” 

Nevertheless, Dia’s followers have rushed to the actress’ defence and slammed the haters for judging her.

One wrote: “They’re setting an instance that you’re allowed to do no matter if you need along with your physique,” and one other commented: “So, what is the massive deal… she does not have a judgemental society round her… she is in joyful house.” 

“Not your uterus, not your online business,” posted a 3rd.

Dia’s being pregnant has prompted a debate over falling pregnant earlier than marriage in Indian society. Many netizens have stated it’s now about time the stigma was eliminated and it must be normalised.

“Dia tried to interrupt the stereotype with lady priest, why shouldn’t she announce her being pregnant earlier than marriage? Isn’t turning into pregnant after marriage a stereotype we comply with? Why can’t girls get pregnant earlier than marriage?” one fan questioned.

One other commented: “Ladies can get pregnant earlier than marriage – however in India, it is taboo if you happen to do. That is why we have to begin normalising it.”

In the meantime, on the work entrance, Dia – final seen in filmmaker Anubhav Sinha’s movie ‘Thappad’ (2020) – can be subsequent seen within the Telugu language action-drama ‘Wild Canine’, starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and Saiyami Kher.