On the occasion of Daughter’s Day, acclaimed Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon shared a poignant yet strong message on social media. She challenged the traditional celebratory narrative, urging society to address the persistent safety concerns faced by women in public spaces. In a multi-slide post shared on Instagram, Sanon highlighted the constant vigilance required by young women today.
Kriti Sanon’s Daughter’s Day post
The actress painted a harrowing image of everyday anxieties, asking her audience to imagine scenarios where a daughter calls to say she is being followed by men, walks home alone looking over her shoulder, or faces a dying phone battery before reaching safety. “From sharing her live location, to carrying pepper spray, to booking a cab instead of walking, or calling someone just to feel safer — we have forced her to make this her lifestyle,” Sanon expressed in her post.
Kriti emphasised that true celebration will only be possible when women can exist freely in public without fearing for their safety. “The day a daughter can walk home alone at night, sit in a park after dark, wear whatever the hell she wants, take public transport without fear, or simply exist in a public space without calculating the risk of being assaulted… That is the day we should celebrate Daughter’s Day,” she stated.
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Concluding her message, Sanon expressed hope for a future where women no longer need to send “I’ve reached” confirmation messages after travelling, writing, “That is the world our daughters deserve! And that is the world we owe them!”
The post has struck a deep chord across social media platforms, sparking necessary conversations around public infrastructure, security, and systemic responsibility towards women’s safety.
More about Kriti Sanon
Kriti landed in controversy in August after her Raksha Bandhan ad for a jewellery brand sparked backlash on the internet over her outfit. In the ad, she was seen celebrating the festival while wearing a bralette-style blouse paired with a cape and draped skirt.
While some questioned the choice of outfit for a festive campaign, others came to her defence. Nevertheless, the brand later withdrew the advertisement amid the backlash, citing reasons of safety.
Days after her Raksha Bandhan ad sparked a controversy, Kriti Sanon has now reacted to the selective outrage of people towards rape and violence against women and policing women’s clothing.
