'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' fame actress Kalki Koechlin is always known for her outspoken opinions. After her divorce from Anurag Kashyap, Kalki gave birth to a daughter while in a live-in relationship.
Actress On Getting Pregnant Without Marriage: Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is known for her candid style and different thinking. Whether it's about her films or her personal life, Kalki has always openly expressed her truth and her views. The actress was heavily trolled for becoming a mother without marriage, but now Kalki has openly spoken about this whole matter and has given a befitting reply to the trolls.
Kalki Koechlin Speaks on Social Judgment: 'This Isn't the 18th Century'
In a recent interview, Kalki Koechlin openly talked about society's perspective on pregnancy without marriage. She said that when she was not married and became a mother, people said a lot to her. The actress said that people feel as if we are still living in the 18th century. Kalki said - When I got pregnant, I wasn't married.
People used to ask how can you get pregnant without marriage? As if it is a sin. But it's not a big deal. We were living together, were each other's partners, and also slept together, so obviously, it had to happen.
‘We are Living in a Lie, These Things Happen’ - Kalki
Kalki further said that in our society, people pretend more and try to hide the truth. She said: I think we often live a lie in society, as if all these things don't happen. But the truth is that our population is so large, so these things happen and it is a very normal thing.
She further emphasized her point by saying that whether there is marriage or not, when two people are living together, having a child should not be a surprising thing.
Became a Mother in 2020, Now Married
If we talk about Kalki Koechlin's personal life, she married director Anurag Kashyap in 2011, but this relationship ended in divorce in 2015. After this, Kalki started dating Israeli musician Guy Hershberg. Both were living in a live-in relationship. In the year 2020, Kalki became a mother without marriage and daughter Sappho was born.
She faced a lot of trolling regarding this, but Kalki never felt ashamed of her decisions. Now the news is that Kalki and Guy Hershberg are married and are living their lives with a beautiful family.
Fans Liked Kalki's Outspoken Style
Kalki's statement is being highly praised on social media. While some trolls targeted her, many users said that women like Kalki are bringing about necessary changes in the society, who are living their lives on their own terms without fear. One user wrote, even in today's era, if we raise questions about becoming a mother without marriage, then it shows our level of thinking, not the woman's fault.
Kalki Koechlin has once again proved that she is not only a b woman in films but also in real life. Instead of being afraid of society's taunts and trolling, she has openly accepted every decision of her life. She says that when two people are in love and live together, marriage is not necessary, understanding and companionship create a real relationship. The frankness with which she answered about becoming a mother without marriage is an inspiration for many women.
