Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked debate with her strong opinions on dating applications, describing them as detrimental to Indian society.
Kangana Ranaut recently voiced her concerns regarding dating apps and live-in relationships during an interview on Hauterrfly’s YouTube channel. She labeled these platforms as corrosive to the core values of Indian culture.
In her remarks, she stated, “I have never wanted to be on dating apps. That is the true ‘gutter’ of our society.” She elaborated on the need for individuals to address their personal requirements—be they emotional or physical—more gracefully rather than resorting to what she termed crude methods.
Kangana’s Perspective on Dating Apps
Reacting to societal trends, she emphasized that everyone has desires but questioned the manner in which they seek to fulfill them. She stated, “Do we do it elegantly, or do we do it more crudely, like har raat nikal jaana (leaving home every night)?”
Kangana further elaborated, “People who desire validation and lack confidence go to such places.” She draws a line between those who seek companionship through traditional means and those who turn to dating apps, claiming, “You wouldn’t find people like me on dating apps. You’ll only find losers there.” She argued that successful individuals typically do not rely on such applications for relationships.
Concerns Regarding Live-In Relationships
Ranaut’s comments also extended to live-in relationships, which she acknowledged as legal but not beneficial to women. She argued that marriage offers a promise of loyalty and security that living together outside of wedlock cannot provide. “Marriages are vital in our society,” she stated, adding that modern arrangements may leave women vulnerable.
She posed critical questions surrounding the implications of these modern relationships: “If you get pregnant during a live-in relationship, who is going to take care of you?” This highlighted her concerns about the need for stable commitments in partnerships.
