Mrs, featuring Sanya Malhotra, narrates the journey of an aspiring dancer who finds herself married into a patriarchal household, where her role is confined to domestic responsibilities. Despite this, she ultimately challenges her subjugation. In response, the men's rights group SIFF - Save Indian Family Foundation, has strongly condemned the film, labeling it as toxic. This backlash has prompted fans to come to the film's defence.

SIFF criticises Mrs, asks why men should do household chores

On platform X (previously known as Twitter), SIFF articulated that men typically engage in labour for 8 to 9 hours at various locations, including construction sites, railway stations, airports, factories, courts, police stations, restaurants, and national borders. The organization further asserted that "a content young woman preparing meals, washing dishes, and ironing her father-in-law's clothes constitutes oppression for her." In a sequence of tweets, SIFF also remarked that "women inherently perceive the workplace as a comfortable, air-conditioned environment, failing to recognize that construction sites or train stations could also serve as viable workplaces."

Mrs fans defend film

The discussion also raised concerns regarding the stress experienced by women while performing household tasks. SIFF further asserted that men should not be expected to share "50% of housework," as it is women who predominantly desire and enjoy 70-80% of the material possessions, including clothing, furniture, and gadgets. In response to this statement, a supporter of the film commented, "This post is poorly articulated and lacks substantial research. Women are employed in various sectors such as construction sites, airports, factories, courts, police stations, restaurants, and the military, but they are often only allowed to work if they can also manage household duties. Therefore, household chores represent an additional burden on top of their professional responsibilities, as men in similar positions often return home expecting freshly made rotis."

A comment stated, "What is it about a film that makes you feel so threatened? They don't have any real-world consequences, do they? This is often the argument presented when discussing films like Arjun Reddy. Art is subjective; everyone has the right to create it. So, what exactly is the issue here? Additionally, what is deemed problematic, violent, or provocative in this context?" Another individual tweeted, “This isn't about the work itself! It's about preventing her from pursuing her interests! They are unable to manage their own basic needs and are fixated on trivial matters. They refuse to allow her to use a mixer or washing machine, and instead of assisting her, they create obstacles. This is not about the work! She is quite capable and efficient.”

SIFF reaffirmed its stance on the criticism, labelling dissenters as proponents of ‘toxic feminism’ in relation to the film.

In response, a supporter of the film tweeted, "Why is there such an uproar? Just share the responsibilities at home, that's all!" Another individual remarked, "The truth is harsh, and many men on social media struggle to accept it." One person commented, “I would never compel my wife to handle all these tasks. She is not a domestic worker. I would hire a housekeeper and compensate her generously to take care of those chores.”

About Mrs

Directed by Arati Kadav, Mrs is adapted from the hit Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen (2021). The movie is streaming on ZEE5. Mrs also stars Kanwaljit Singh. The Great Indian Kitchen was directed by Jeo Baby.

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