Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Renuka Shahane had a clash of views on Twitter recently, though it did end well and friendly. The point of dissonance? Whether 'whores' and 'criminals' should be put under the same bracket. 'Whores', as you know, is an offensive slang used to label sex workers. So what exactly happened in this case? Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, socialite, former actress and the ex-wife of film-maker Shekhar Kapur, is popular among Bollywood fans for being Shah Rukh Khan's crush in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. She is also popular on Twitter for her very diverse views on politics and social issues. Pulwama Terror Attack: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Posts Controversial Tweet on Muslims, Netizens Slam Her.
Recently she has been following up on the case of a missing friend, where she feels that the authorities are not doing their best to work the case. Suchitra tweeted about how her mother had once told her that money is not everything, because even criminals and whores have that; what's more important are character and integrity.
Check out Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's tweet on this:
Amma always said " Money is not everything.Even criminals and whores have money. What matters is not money but character and integrity"
I truly truly understand her words only today.
Jeez ive never felt more proud of my middle class roots
— Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (@suchitrak) March 25, 2019
However, actress Renuka Shahane, popularly known for playing Salman Khan's bhabhi in Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, took objection to Suchitra's tweet. She feels that Suchitra's statement is very degrading to sex workers who take up this profession because they have little choice or are done so by force. Renuka also pointed out how their customers often lead respectable lives, when they are also equally implicit. #MeToo In Bollywood: Alok Nath Named & Shamed Again; Renuka Shahane Gives Her Side Of The Story!
Check out the series of tweets that Renuka put up:
Tweet #1
No disrespect to your Amma @suchitrak but as women let's try & correct the injustice that our traditions have imposed on whores. We castigated whores while letting off their customers who are leading "respectful" lives! Let's not put whores & criminals in one bracket at least 1/4 https://t.co/qQkwPSGztZ
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 26, 2019
Tweet #2
Whores sell what is theirs. Criminals take what is others. Whores are often pushed into their profession due to human trafficking at ages as young as 7. Does any child have the right to say "no" at that age? Whores are pushed into prostitution by people they trust explicitly 2/4 https://t.co/qQkwPSGztZ
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 26, 2019
Tweet #3
Whores are abused, raped, tortured, drugged, given hormonal injections at a very early age & then raped relentlessly throughout their professional lives. Most of what should be their earnings is taken away by pimps & middlemen or middle women! 3/4 https://t.co/qQkwPSGztZ
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 26, 2019
Tweet #4
Whores are'nt respected by any social class in our society. Many criminals hold very respectful positions, some even in our Parliament & Industry. Very often it's because of these whores that our children are safe from sexual predators. They face the brunt of society's evil 🙏🏽4/4 https://t.co/qQkwPSGztZ
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 26, 2019
Thankfully, Suchitra agreed with her views and they ended the feud, if you can call that, peacefully.
Yup good point @renukash Agree with u totally. But if uve been following my tweets on #pramodgoenka abduction u'll see the context i use the word in 😊 https://t.co/5w3U1iHHwc
— Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (@suchitrak) March 26, 2019
Yes I have been following that thread & I do think you are incredibly brave for following it up relentlessly 🤗 https://t.co/Vb8uq5BxKo
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) March 26, 2019
We only wish that every debate on Twitter ends on such a sweet and friendly note, where both the parties can come to a common stance. Also, it is time that we be careful about the kind of words we choose, even we are on an emotional high!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 26, 2019 01:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).