Asha Parekh Slams Indian Women For Wearing Western Gowns To Weddings

Asha Parekh said it is hurtful that Indian women prefer to wear western-style gowns and dresses to their weddings rather than more traditional outfits like the ghaghra-choli.
Asha Parekh said it is hurtful that Indian women prefer to wear western-style gowns and dresses to their weddings rather than more traditional outfits like the ghaghra-choli.
As Asha Parekh turns 80, we reflect on how the choices she made through her career and personal life makes her a fine artist and an epitome of grace in today’s time.
Yesteryear star Asha Parekh, also a recipient of the Padma Shri, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.
Asha Parekh said, “People were sharing the pictures and saying the three of us should star in a sequel to Dil Chahta Hai. I don’t understand. It was more like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.”
In her films even though had her follow the male actor, she managed to make the audience notice her character with her quirks.
In one of the videos shared by Madhuri Dixit on Instagram and Twitter, she can be seen recreating Parekh’s hit song Accha To Hum Chaltein Hain from the 1970 film Aan Milo Sajna.
Writer Sam Jawed unboxed a rare collection of photographs and letters, written by yesteryear Bollywood actors, among the belongings of her deceased aunt.
When even celebrities are embracing their greys, when wrinkles and creases imply natural ageing – a thing to be proud of, is looking “young” a relevant compliment?
The actress, however, loathes being in her eighties, as per the interview. On being asked about the best thing she has experienced about being in the eighties, she snapped, “I don’t like it at all.”
These firebrand women don’t believe in getting cowered. They truly are the citizens of today who teach us how to stand up, voice our opinions and deal with modern day peeves and rock it too.