Story by Raksha Bhattacharjee
Chiranjeevi received criticism for his remarks that he hoped a male grandson would continue the family tradition. Social media was enraged by his comments, which were branded as misogynistic and sexist. According to critics, daughters are just as capable of carrying on the family tradition.
Chiranjeevi was accused of “sexism” and “misogyny”
Actor Chiranjeevi was accused of “sexism” and “misogyny” on Wednesday after making a playful comment about wanting his actor son Ram Charan Tej, who has a daughter, to have a boy next “to carry on the family legacy.”
TV anchor Shyamala
The Telugu actor was targeted by celebs and social media users, including TV anchor Shyamala and a member of the YSR Congress Party, after a video of Chiranjeevi saying he was “scared that he (Ram Charan) might have a girl again” during Tuesday’s pre-release film event sparked the issue. “Can’t a daughter continue the family tradition? Must it be the son alone? “What?” Shyamala asked. Ram Charan’s wife, Upasana, was an accomplished individual in her own right and “a strong example” of carrying on the family tradition, she noted.
Many social media users expressed disgust with his comments
According to Shyamala, Sushmita, the older of Chiranjeevi’s two daughters, worked as a costume designer and film producer for her. Sushmita has two daughters, as does Sreeja, the actor’s youngest daughter.
Many social media users expressed disgust with his comments, which led to the trending hashtag #ChiranjeeviMisogynyUnmasked.
Chiranjeevi was questioned by the media
“It’s disheartening to see people in this modern era still believing that only boys can inherit their legacy,” he added. “Regressive thinking,” said another, supporting demands that the Padma Vibhushan award be returned by the actor. Everything began when Chiranjeevi was questioned by the media after a photo of him with his granddaughter was featured at the Brahma Anandam pre-release function.
“Being at home, I sometimes feel like a hostel warden, surrounded by ladies all around,” the 69-year-old actor mentioned.
My family has a large number of daughters. Ram Charan’s daughter is the love of his life, but I wish he had a son. It wasn’t until late Wednesday that Chiranjeevi’s family responded to the outcry.
