Actor Aishwarya Rai spoke out on the issue of street harassment, emphasizing that the responsibility should never fall on women, their clothing, lipstick, or personal choices. She addressed the topic as part of L’Oréal Paris’ Stand Up training program, a cause she has supported for over a decade. A video of her message, shared on Instagram, highlighted the importance of confronting harassment directly rather than shrinking away from it.
In the video, Aishwarya asked, “Street harassment. How do you deal with it?” She advised, “Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist — my body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do not doubt yourself. Stand up for your worth. Don’t blame your dress or your lipstick. Street harassment is never your fault.”
Social media users praised her for speaking on an issue that affects so many yet is rarely addressed openly. Comments flooded in, with one writing, “Street harassment is so real and not spoken about enough. Love this.” Another added, “A powerful reminder and important message for young girls and women everywhere,” while others shared, “Great message, my queen,” and, “Well said… She is always so pretty.”
Recent work and accolades
Aishwarya Rai was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s 2023 historical action drama Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2, which starred Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban. The film received positive reviews and earned Rs. 344.63 crores worldwide.
For her performance, Aishwarya won the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) award at the South Indian International Movie Awards. Her husband, actor Abhishek Bachchan, also praised her portrayal, calling it her “best work till date.” The couple shares a daughter, Aaradhya.
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