Actress Isha Koppikar is kicking off Navratri with a powerful call to action for women’s empowerment. As the nine-day festival honors Goddess Durga’s victory over evil—from September 22 to October 2—she’s sharing nine simple ways everyone can step up and support women in their lives.
In a chat with , the “Krishna Cottage” star says, “This Navratri, I’m not just celebrating the goddess. I’m calling on all of us to embody her. We need to stop standing in silence when other women are speaking up. If you’re not part of the voice, you’re part of the silence, and the problem.”
Isha stresses that change begins at home. “It all starts with what we teach—or don’t teach—our kids about equality and respect. That shapes the next generation. Let’s raise better humans,” she adds.
Her tips focus on building real solidarity. “Be a girl’s girl. Support, don’t sabotage. We’ve been conditioned to compete when we should be cheering each other on,” she explains. In a world chasing likes and approval, Isha urges confidence: “Stop waiting for approval. Start celebrating yourself, loudly and proudly.”
She also tackles outdated habits. “Break the cycle, whether it’s societal or generational. Just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean it should stay that way,” Koppikar notes.
Taking a stand is key, she says. “Don’t let pressure shake your confidence or your beliefs. If you don’t speak up for your safety or another woman’s, who will? Freedom isn’t gifted to women. We’ve had to fight for it, and we still are.” Finally, she pushes for education: “Create awareness. Knowledge is power, and the more informed we are, the harder we are to silence.”
Isha Koppikar, known for Bollywood hits like “Company,” “Qayamat: City Under Threat,” “LOC Kargil,” and “Dil Ka Rishta,” hopes her Navratri message sparks real conversations about women’s rights and equality.
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