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Watch: Deepika Padukone breaks her silence on ‘My Choice’ video

In a video shared on YouTube, the actress talks about how it all started

Mumbai: Much has been said, shared and created on the infamous ‘My Choice’ video. The short film was part of Vogue Empower campaign that turned heads and raised eyebrows for its controversial content.

The clip not only addressed those with regressive sexist ideologies but also to those who believe in being fair to women. While everyone was out and about writing their opinions on the video, no one asked Deepika of her choice for the same (as she said in the video).

In this video shared by Film Companion on YouTube, Deepika finally breaks her silence on this issue and shares how it was when she signed the offer. The full version of the same will be uploaded on the same channel on May 4. Meanwhile Homi Adajania, who was holidaying when this furrore took place, shared on his social media page his take on this issue.

Also Read: They don't understand the context: Homi Adajania to 'My Choice' critics

"Hey all! I've just returned from a diving assignment in the South Andamans and had no network till now and hence the online silence. Owing to such a overwhelming mix of reactions, I want to restate that our film ?#?MyChoice is a reminder that all women's choices, however unconventional anyone can imagine, are their own. The intention of the film does not in any way advocate or promote the actions in the words and we all have to make choices in life after considering the consequences. It's a two-&-a-half minute clip that obviously can't cover such a complex issue and is simply a form of expression to underline the fact that a woman's choice, in no uncertain terms, belongs to her and no one else. For those who got this and still didn't agree with the film that is their choice and I totally respect that. For those who felt the message was unclear and are upset in anyway, I promise that was never my intention. For those who think it is sexist or male-bashing, it is talking to a man with a caged-mind and NOT to liberated people out there who treat women with respect and equality. And for those who got it and supported it... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Ironically, the misunderstanding is what made #MyChoice go explosively viral and if that’s what it takes to get people discussing gender equality then I am willing to take the hit and be misunderstood. More power to women and let's hope that a healthy discussion on gender equality continues. One love" he shared.

Here is the full video:

( Source : deccan chronicle )
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