Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has sparked a heated debate with her remarks on the tragic suicide of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who accused his wife and in-laws of harassment in a 24-page death note. Subhash, an employee of a private firm, ended his life by hanging himself at his Bengaluru residence on Monday, leaving behind a video and letter detailing the mental torture he endured.
Reacting to the incident, Kangana said, "The entire country is in shock. His video is heartbreaking? Fake feminism is condemnable. Extortion of crores of rupees was being done. Having said that, in 99 per cent of marriage cases, it?s the men who are at fault. That?s why such mistakes also happen." Her comment, made in an interview with PTI, has drawn sharp criticism online, with many accusing her of insensitivity.
One social media user wrote, "Worst person to take feedback, she herself is a tormentor... 99.99% of her cases are her faults." Others echoed similar sentiments, questioning her generalization of gender roles in marriage issues.
Subhash?s suicide has highlighted allegations of harassment and extortion. According to the police, Subhash?s death note accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of demanding Rs 3 crore for a settlement and Rs 30 lakh for visitation rights to his son. The couple, who married in 2019, had separated due to escalating tensions.
In a heartbreaking video recorded before his death, Subhash expressed his despair and requested justice for his family. He also demanded that his ashes not be immersed until his alleged harassers were punished, adding that they should be discarded in a gutter outside the court if justice was not served.
Following Subhash?s death, an FIR was lodged at Marathahalli police station against Nikita, her mother, brother, and uncle under charges of harassment, extortion, and abetment of suicide. The case has ignited discussions about mental health, gender dynamics, and justice in marital disputes.
As the investigation unfolds, Kangana?s remarks have added fuel to the ongoing debate, drawing attention to the societal pressures and challenges surrounding such sensitive cases.
