"I'm 32 and I don't think I'm ready yet"
Amid rumours that she is dating entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, Rhea Chakraborty shared her thoughts on marriage.
She has challenged the conventional narrative surrounding matrimony and the expectations placed on women.
In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Rhea delved into the complexities of relationships and the notion of tying the knot.
With a blend of introspection and defiance, she questioned the age-old dictum that dictates a fixed timeline for marriage.
The actress asserted that there is no universal “right age” for embarking on the journey of marital union.
Rhea said: “First of all, there is no right age for marriage.”
Drawing from the experiences of her circle, Rhea shed light on the unconventional paths chosen by her female friends.
Rhea revealed: “Most of my girlfriends either got married in their 40s or got pregnant in their 40s and had children in their 40s.”
In a society where the ticking of the biological clock often echoes louder for women, Rhea challenged the inherent disparity.
She questioned: “Why should this be a pressure on you only? Men don’t feel this pressure. Because of the biological clock.”
Expressing her reservations about rushing into marriage, Rhea articulated her desire to prioritise her professional aspirations over societal expectations.
She metaphorically weighed the “pros and cons” of marriage.
Rhea continued: “I already have a bunch of friends who did it in their 20s and 30s. When I weigh the two, that side’s winning (who got married in their late 30s and 40s).
“In my Excel sheet of pros and cons, the 40 category is winning.
“I’m 32 and I don’t think I’m ready yet because I want to a lot of things in my professional life.
“I don’t want to go to a court of law for one more thing. Do I take permission from there on whom to get married?
“I go for my passport, I don’t want to go for this. If you are in that place in your life where you’re thriving,
“I don’t think a man or being someone’s wife is going to fulfil it.”
Rhea’s stance on marriage and personal agency resonates with a generation challenging traditional paradigms of love and commitment.
Amid her musings on love and marriage, Rhea’s personal life has not been devoid of tumultuous episodes.
The tragic death of her former partner Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020 left her entangled in a web of media scrutiny.
She was imprisoned for her alleged role in his death.
Recently, Rhea Chakraborty was captured riding as a passenger on the back of Nikhil Kamath’s bike in Mumbai.
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