Veteran actress Zeenat Aman often takes to social media to share anecdotes and lessons from her life. In her latest musings, she shared a photo of herself in a jumper which read ‘Aunty’, and wrote about the importance of ‘Indian aunties’ in our culture.
Zeenat Aman wrote on Instagram, “Which genius decided that ‘aunty’ is a derogatory term? It certainly wasn’t me. Where would we be without those ubiquitous older women who make our lives comfortable and warm and secure? The Indian aunty is everywhere, and she doesn’t even have to be related to you. She provides a shoulder to lean on, an ear to your problems, a hot meal, a silly joke, a welcoming home, a righteous scolding, a pearl of wisdom.”
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“When you hear the word ‘aunty’ you can imagine a frumpy nag, or you can truly think about the older women in your life and see what I see. Me? I’m an aunty and proud. It’s a tag I’ll happily wear on my sleeve, or in this case, across my chest,” the veteran actress wrote.
She continued, “In my life, I had my stepmother Shamim Aunty, who was a huge support to me when my sons were young. She would cook us meals and babysit the boys and check-in on me everyday. Now tell me about the extraordinary aunty or aunties in your life! It’s as good a day as any to tag an aunty, credit an aunty, celebrate an aunty.”
Karan Johar reacted to the post wrote, “This piece has inspired me to accept and welcome being addressed as “Uncle… “it’s time to embrace the inevitable and also acknowledge the positives of being a worldly wise uncle…” Dia Mirza wrote, “I am happy to be Dia Aunty to all of kids friends ❤️.”
Mini Mathur commented, “What a fabulous piece also ummmmm @taniafadte I will be needing this sweatshirt please ❤️.” Director Tanuja Chandra also reacted, “Love this!! I’ve had aunties throughout my life, related to me as well as mums of friends and just neighbours who have all made huge contributions to my life. Unbeknownst to them. Aunties are the best. And You look so fab”. Arshad Warsi’s wife Maria Goretti also commented, “The coolest …. Me too to all my kids’ friends”.
Meanwhile, Zeenat Aman will soon be seen in Bun Tikki, also starring Abhay Deol.
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