Deepika Padukone’s ‘My Choice’: Twitter stands divided

Ever since Deepika Padukone featured in the My Choice video for Vogue Empower, both the actress and the video have been a topic of debate. Ever since it went viral, many spoofs were made in response to it. However, Deepika has chosen to respond to it. In her interview with Anupama Chopra, the actress was quoted saying that no one wanted to know her matter on the opinion. In an interview with Ndtv.com, Deepika said that she personally does not endorse infidelity of any kind, and for her, trust, marriage and honesty are very sacred. Talking about empowerment, Deepika said that in her mind it's always equality, and she does not feel one is more superior than the other. Reportedly, the actor also responded to some posts on Twitter:

@smritikiran - "Was disappointed with the reaction to the #mychoice video coz the intention was not what was perceived" @deepikapadukone @FilmCompanion

@shilparathnam - "Deepika Padukone on Vogue video: Had a problem with a couple of lines in script but went ahead for the bigger message" [sic]

Generating a buzz on all social platforms, people have been pro and against this video. But Deepika has found a lot of support and praise from the Bollywood fraternity and even Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher. Read on to know what Farhan Akhtar had to say about Deepika's My Choice video.

Post the trailer launch of his upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do, Farhan Akhtar expressed his views on Deepika Padukone’s ‘My Choice’ video, which has already made a buzz all around. At the launch of Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon, the 41-year old actor said that it was Deepika’s personal opinion of coming out and taking a bold step towards current issues like women’s empowerment. He also mentioned that Deepika was not pointing out things to be done or not to be done, but rather she talked about personal choice, and it is ok to agree or disagree with it. Moreover, Farhan, who is the front man of social campaign MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination), also added that there is no law that forbids us to share our opinions, so he doesn’t know what all the fuss is about.


Read on to know what Twinkle Khanna said about Deepika’s ‘My Choice’…

In her column, Twinkle Khanna expressed her view on Deepika Padukone's much talked about 'My Choice' video. She spoke about her tea session with her mother-in-law when her she suggested Twinkle to prepare a lunch menu for a family get-together. While her mother-in-law said, “Beta, now if I tell you that you should also know how to cook a little, you will start with this new ‘My Choice’ thing. I went to the club yesterday and all my friends were saying that their daughters-in-law have recorded this video and play it at full volume. They were showing it to me; Hai Bhagwan, all these big words, ‘I am a snowflake, you are dandruff, I make brain freeze, you make head itch’. Beta I want to ask you, is this all you girls think about? Sex before, sex after, when do you find time to work or look after your children?”

Twinkle viewed her point in the column saying, “Mummy, at the very least it makes people think about women and their choices. What choices did you have when you were younger? You had to stay at home, then get married, have kids and by the time you were forty, life was at a standstill; at least women can try different things now.”

Read further to know which Hollywood star supported Deepika's video...

While the nation stands divided on Deepika Padukone’s short film, My Choice, that was directed by Homi Adajania and tackled the issue of women empowerment, Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher has come out in support of the video by sharing it on his Facebook page. The video, which is a montage of 99 Indian women, also features actress Nimrat Kaur, film critic Anupama Chopra and director’s wife, Anaita Shroff Adajania. Kutcher had earlier praised Going Home, a short film on women empowerment featuring Alia Bhatt. It was directed by Queen director Vikas Bahl.

Read on to find out what TV actress, Manasi Joshi Roy had to say about the short film, My Choice…

According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, TV actress, Manasi Joshi Roy has expressed that she is uncomfortable with the idea of being open to have sex outside marriage as said by Deepika Padukone in her ‘My Choice’ video. Reacting on the video, the wife of TV actor Rohit Roy said that such an attitude will be called adultery in a committed relationship. She added that if such a video featuring men was released on a public platform, there would have been much outrage over the same. Elaborating on the issue, Manasi said that if the rules change for one, there is an imbalance in the relationship. The actress has asked an explanation for the lines in the video, without which she terms the idea to be ‘lopsided feminism.’

But Manasi is not the only actress talking against the video. Check out what Kalki Koechlin thinks about Deepika’s My Choice…

According to a report on Dnaindia.com, Kalki Koechlin has expressed her views on Deepika Padukone’s ‘My Choice’ video, saying that she understands the counter argument that if men would have done the same, they would have been branded idiots. Though she supported Deepika by saying that the video makes sense, the Dev D actress made it clear that the attention has been pulled to the men vs women debate, rather than empowerment of women. Coming up with the solution, Kalki has said that there could be more men in the video along with women to discuss their choices, the report stated.

But there is another girl who has happily copied Deepika Padukone’s flowing tresses shown in the video amid much hullabaloo over the same. Read on to know more…

Deepika Padukone’s ‘My Choice’ video took the world by storm, and how could the Amul girl not present her take on the same. Social networking sites have been abuzz with discussions about the video that speaks about a woman’s freedom of choice. Following the trend, the Amul girl has gone the Deepika way by copying Deepika's wayward tresses.

Looking cute with the tagline, ‘It’s My Choice - To use a butter knife or use my fingers!’ the Amul girl has certainly won our hearts again. While Amul girl's version is cute indeed, here's how Twitter reacted to the original video...

Deepika Padukone’s much talked about video directed by Homi Adajania went viral on YouTube. With more than one million views in less than 24 hours, the video has been watched, praised and bashed by people from different walks of life on the social networking sites. Interestingly, in response to Deepika’s ‘My Choice’ video, a male version of the video has surfaced which is being highly viewed on YouTube. While Deepika has spoken about the freedom of women to choose between having sex before marriage or out of marriage or not having sex at all, the male version shows a man talking about the same issue, but from a male perspective. Watch the video and have a look at how Twitter stood divided on the issue.

Against Deepika’s ‘My Choice’

Rishi Bagree @rishibagree:
"Though am not a fan of Jitan Ram Manjhi but it depicts the society's hypocrisy#MyChoice"

Sudeep Nagarkar (SN)@sudeep_nagarkar:
"When 2 people r in love and stay loyal, its never #MyChoice (Her or His).Its always 'Our Choice' n that feel of togetherness is unbeatable!"

Gayatri Reddy‏@Gayatritwit:
"Dear @deepikapadukone having extramarital affair is NOT empowerment. It's weak n cheap person who cheats and hurts the loved ones. #MyChoice"

Hiral Shah‏@HalwaingAway:
"and deepika does it again with #MyChoice -_- there is a difference between being a "responsible celebrity" & trying hard to be 1, #PRstunts"

(The above image was taken from Twitter)

And the flak continues...

priyanka‏@Priyalives:
"Sorry ladies, as far as this #MyChoice video is concerned, I will be on the side of men... This video is completely biased and unfair..."

HEMANT M. DONGRE@H_M_Dongre:
"Having s*x outside marriage my choice?? empowering Women or empowering Cheating #MyChoice"

Aish@deepikalove86:
"Saw Deepika's #MyChoice video, now this makes me want to run to a theatre near me on May8th to see #Piku!!!" ...said no one ever."

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However, many users have justified Deepika’s stand. Here's how...

DIPPY-BIRA-CRAZEN‏@Rashmi1001:
"#MyChoice Men have been doing it from ages be it sleeping with Women despite getting married, but they cant digest when Women talk about it"

Somedutta Chatterjee@SomeduttaC:
"#VogueEmpower video was not about Adultery! It was about Choice! Lets look at the video in the light it was made! #MyChoice"

DevC@debsena13:
"#MyChoice doesnt tell you to go and cheat. its just telling its going to be my decision and not the society's about things that i wanna do"

Besides the debate, the video was also subject to jokes on Twitter...

Varadraj@varadadya:
"Someone said it ride. Watchin #MyChoice video on mute actually feels like a Shampoo Commercial."

iReadophile‏@Readophile:
"Deepika catches Ranveer *Doing a random chick. Deepika: why are you being unfaithful? Ranveer: #MyChoice. Deepika: awww so sweeet"

Manoj Verma@manoj_verma25:
"1 thing @deepikapadukone proved by #MyChoice video is that , Alia Bhatt is more intelligent than her."

(The above image was taken from Twitter)

Aggressive Aam Aadmi@bharat_builder:
"The first person to make #MyChoice viral was Devang Patel with his song "Meri Marzi!"

Gautam Trivedi:‏@Gotham3:
"*Before marriage* My life #mychoice *After Marriage* My wife, My wife's choice."

Phirmi Bodo‏@Phirmi_Bodo:
"If I say to my Mother I wnt to hv a baby out of wedlock is #MyChoice. My mother'll kick me out from my house saying this is" #MyChoice ;) :p

(The above image was taken from Twitter)

Disclaimer: All tweets have been sourced from Twitter and written as is.