Mira Rajput: The Life, the Drama, the Controversies

Mira Rajput is an Indian influencer who gained immediate fame after her marriage to actor Shahid Kapoor. She solidified her presence through media appearances, social media, and eventually, her own ventures. Here are some of her most talked-about controversies:

Comments On Working Women

In 2017, Mira Rajput received a lot of criticism for saying her daughter is not a puppy, and she even questioned why working mothers opt to have children when they can't stay with them. This statement sparked a huge controversy that to this da,y people criticise her for this insensitive remark.

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‘Star Wife' Label

In a show, Mira Rajput publicly questioned the term ‘star wife', pointing out its gender bias and calling it outdated. She queries why the word ‘star husband' does not exist. Discussions concerning how women connected to popular individuals are frequently characterized only by their boyfriends' celebrity have been triggered by her remarks.

‘Bully' Accusations

Mira Rajput was accused of being a bully by an anonymous college friend. The person termed Mira's idea of feminism faulty and said she would make fun of individuals for not being thin enough or following her fashion standards. This led to an online debate, with some people commenting that she exudes a ‘mean girl vibe'.

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Nepotism Remarks and Backfire

Mira received criticism after she appeared on ‘Koffee With Karan' and criticised nepotism. This was after she was featured on the cover of Vogue magazine. Despite her prior remarks, critics drew attention to the apparent double standard, claiming that she was given this platform largely because of her husband's celebrity.

‘Isolated' in Marriage

More recently, Mira talked candidly about feeling isolated following her 20-year-old arrange marriage to Shahid Kapoor because her peers were in different stages of life (traveling, going to college). It did stimulate conversation on the difficulties of early marriage and different life paths.