Prajakta Koli defends her message of empowerment amid criticism that it encourages late marriages

Prajakta Koli He faced a challenging moment during the ‘Influencer se OTT Tak’ session held at Saahitya Aaj Tak in Delhi on 23 November 2024. During the event, a woman accused him of promoting the idea of ​​late marriage to young girls. He defended his view and emphasized that women should marry when they feel ready, regardless of their age.
The actress, who is engaged to her long-time boyfriend Vrishank Khanal, was faced with a tough question. During an event, a woman asked him about the “right time” for women to get married. Prajakta said that there is no specific time and stated that women can get married whenever they want. The woman then criticized Prajakta for not setting a suitable benchmark for young girls.
She politely claimed that every woman has the right to think for herself and make her own decisions. In response, the woman gave the example of her own daughter, stating that many young girls, including hers, insist on getting married later, much to the consternation of their parents.
Koli explained his stance on the issue by saying, “Every girl should get married whenever she wants. I just want to say this. It doesn’t matter whether you are 31 or 42, get married when you decide to get married. You can leave the rest to your daughter.”
Prajakta discussed various topics like dealing with trolls and staying grounded despite her success. When asked how to deal with dissidents on social media, he said, “I read the comments. But if a comment is baseless, if it is just out of hatred, if it does not make me happy or make me think, then I will not comment.” I take my time to respond. I’m extremely lucky to have an audience that puts a lot of energy into watching what I do. “I haven’t seen a comment yet that really triggered me.”