Shilpa Shinde Says She Doesn't Like Women Who Drink or Smoke, Calls Herself 'a Little Orthodox'
During a recent interview, television actress Shilpa Shinde, best know for her role in 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain', said that she doesn't like seeing women smoke or drink. During a conversation about her thoughts on feminism, the actress also called herself 'a little orthodox'.
Actress Shilpa Shinde has weighed in on the evolving definition of feminism and modern womanhood. The actress expressed her thoughts, stating that true empowerment stems from confidence, values, and self-awareness rather than smoking or wearing revealing clothes in the name of modernity or so-called boldness. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shilpa described herself as "a little orthodox" when it comes to certain personal beliefs and admitted that she is uncomfortable seeing women smoke, calling it ‘being modern’. Shilpa Shinde Row: Hina Khan Makes Unique Appeal to PM Narendra Modi To Prove Her Point (See Post).
"Actually, I am a little orthodox. Very frankly, I don't like seeing women smoke. That's my personal opinion and that's why I say I am a little orthodox in that way," the actress said. Shilpa clarified that she does not equate smoking, drinking, or dressing a certain way with being bold or empowered. "Boldness is different. Just because someone smokes, drinks, or wears certain clothes doesn't make them bold. That is not what boldness is," she explained.
During the conversation, actress Pervein Dastur also pointed out that appearances can often be deceptive, saying, "I have seen young girls in salwar-kameez standing at paan shops and smoking. So unassuming looking and such young girls, smoking." Agreeing with his observation, Shilpa emphasised that clothes and mindset are two completely different things. "I like women wearing sarees, but I am not talking about clothes. A woman should know herself, her values, and who she is. That's what matters," she said.
"A lot of girls think that by wearing something short and in particular they will look bolder, but it's not like that. You can wear a saree or modern clothes, whatever you want. Your clothes don't define your mindset, and your mindset doesn't depend on your clothes," Shilpa said. Shilpa Shinde Indirectly Asks Hina Khan To Support Khan Sir Instead of Writing Lengthy English Notes Against Her (Watch Video).
Shilpa concluded by saying that feminism, in her view, is about carrying one's values with confidence, and not confusing external appearances with empowerment. On the professional front, Shilpa Shinde, who was last seen in her series, Margao Files, has been receiving a great response to her project as well as her character portrayal.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 23, 2026 11:59 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).