Twinkle Khanna, author and wife of Akshay Kumar, has publicly supported actress Kareena Kapoor after she faced backlash over allegations of being intoxicated during an incident involving her husband, Saif Ali Khan.
On Sunday, Twinkle took to Instagram to share a thought-provoking message about the societal tendency to blame wives for their husbands’ issues while often neglecting to celebrate their successes. She wrote, “This Sunday, let’s discuss why wives are rarely seen as number one, except when it comes to taking the blame. After an actor was stabbed, absurd rumors circulated that his wife was either not home or too intoxicated to assist him during the attack. This shifting of blame to the wife is a disturbing pattern.
When the Beatles broke up, Yoko Ono was blamed. Melania Trump often faces criticism for her silence regarding her husband’s policies, and Jill Biden has been held responsible for encouraging Joe to continue his campaign. When Virat Kohli gets out, Anushka Sharma faces the boos. This issue extends beyond just high-profile couples.”Twinkle emphasized the unfairness of blaming wives for their husbands’ personal and professional challenges:
“If your husband gains weight, it’s your fault for not taking care of his health; if he loses weight, it’s because you’re not feeding him properly. If he’s caring, they say you’ve manipulated him; if he’s indifferent, they blame you for not handling him correctly.”In a humorous tone, she remarked that wives could even be held responsible for their husbands’ baldness.
She quipped, “In this context, it’s fair to say that behind every man—loser or leader—stands a woman who is ready to be vilified at a moment’s notice.”Twinkle also expressed her frustration with being labeled a “star wife” during interviews. “When asked about being a ‘star wife,’ my first instinct is to bite the reporter’s finger, but I usually respond with humor, saying that an entity like ‘star wife’ doesn’t truly exist.
“After two decades of facing this question, she added, “I’ve developed an oyster-like resilience to irritants and can craft pearls of wisdom in response. I’m also often questioned about the differences in our political views, as if my husband is a toddler who will listen to me when I say, ‘Beta ji, please walk on the left side of the road, and I will give you a Frooti.
