WEB CHUTNEY

Being a desi girl calls for a lot of responsibilities. You are the ambassador of your Khandan’s izzat. All your actions and words can be taken against you. If you are a young desi woman who is outspoken, chances are your life is not easy. Here’s what all the outspoken desi girls can relate to:

1. You are often labeled as “tez” and “batameez” by your elders.

2. Your colleagues know you can say anything anytime and therefore they maintain a distance from you.

3. You are often asked to watch your language when in public.

4. “Larkiyan aise bat nahi karti” - You have heard this a million times.

5. Just because you are not a people-pleaser, people hate you.

6. People who do not know you well, think you are rude and have an attitude.

7. All the uncles and aunties of your family have told your parents that your friends are to be blamed for your loud mouth.

8. Just because you have strong opinions, you are intimidating for a lot of people.

9. The aunties often tell you that if you don’t watch your tongue, you are going to have a hard time when you get married.

10. You’re feared and loved at the same time.

11. Most of your relatives think you are a bad girl.

12. You are asked to keep your opinions to yourself.

13. If you don’t like someone, you make sure they know it. Even if it’s one of your rishtedars.

14. Most people think you will die alone because who wants to be with a woman who speaks her heart and mind.

You are a rockstar and you don’t need people’s approval. Enjoy your life!