Actresses Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh discussed women's empowerment and female solidarity during a recent interview at the India Today TV studio [1].
The conversation highlights a growing effort within the Indian film industry to promote support among women, contrasting with the competitive stereotypes often associated with Bollywood.
The appearance coincided with the promotion of their latest project, *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do*, which was released on May 15, 2026 [2]. The actresses used the platform to emphasize the importance of women supporting each other in a professional environment, a sentiment intended to align with the film's promotional goals [1, 2].
However, the film has faced a divided reception from critics and audiences. Some viewers have praised the movie as a wholesome entertainer [2]. Other critics have been more severe, with some arguing that the production continues a problematic trend of normalizing cheating husbands in cinema [3].
Specific criticism focused on the film's teaser, where the first 45 seconds prominently feature a cheating-husband trope [3]. Reports indicate that this segment sparked backlash for reinforcing outdated gender stereotypes and normalizing infidelity [4].
Despite these contradictions in public reception, Khan and Singh focused their studio discussion on the positive aspects of gender dynamics and empowerment [1]. The actresses said there is a need for a shift in how female colleagues interact within the industry to foster a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere [1].
“Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh discussed women's empowerment and female solidarity”
The tension between the actresses' message of empowerment and the film's criticized plot points reflects a broader conflict in Bollywood. While stars promote progressive values of female solidarity, the industry continues to rely on traditional, often regressive, romantic comedy tropes to drive commercial success.
