Badminton Star PV Sindhu is all set to marry Hyderabad-based tech whiz Venkata Datta Sai on December 22 in Udaipur. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, is one of the most successful athletes in the country, and her wedding naturally made headlines. However, amidst the celebrations, the focus shifted to a viral post on X that sparked an intense debate online.
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A user named Anamika shared her opinion on X and wrote, “Not disrespecting anyone but time n again it has proved that a successful woman never marries a less successful man.”
Congratulations to her..
Not disrespecting anyone but time n again it has proved that a successful woman never marries a less successful man https://t.co/3UCsRjCb7C— Anamika A. ?? (@Delhiwalididi) December 3, 2024
Her comment quickly caught attention, with some agreeing, others sharing examples to refute her claim, and many questioning why such scrutiny is placed on women’s choices.
First, let’s address the inaccuracy of her statement. Many prominent women, including Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone (married to Ranveer Singh), Katrina Kaif (married to Vicky Kaushal), and Aishwarya Rai (married to Abhishek Bachchan), chose partners who were less established in their fields when they tied the knot.
Even if she were correct, why does society criticize women for wanting to marry a man equally or more successful than themselves? Men have been doing this for centuries, seeking partners who align with their social or professional standing, and no one bats an eye. When a woman makes her own choices – whether it’s marrying up, down, or across – it’s a reflection of her priorities and preferences, not a character flaw.
Here’s how some people reacted:
Well in that case Sania Mirza married Shohib Malik ???
— Curly Jeevi (@curlykrazy07) December 3, 2024
loud and wrong https://t.co/fyPIC4dMmI pic.twitter.com/55pZbN5yr1
— ? (@28portrait) December 3, 2024
oh please ?? https://t.co/ghfED3ploS pic.twitter.com/3N9O8gc7nj
— “ (@reyykabiraa) December 4, 2024
Excuse me???? There can’t be a better example than Aishwarya Rai – Abhishek Bachchan here https://t.co/9uztZfwp4e pic.twitter.com/b7N9pgwjZa
— God Bless Mohabbatein (@sidharth0800) December 4, 2024
She shouldn’t. She worked hard. Why should he go for anything less? In fact, even an unsuccessful woman woman would go for a successful man. Again, why shouldn’t she?
— Sara Khalili (@SaraKhlili) December 3, 2024
Disrespecting a person’s choice by writing not disrespecting is somewhat ironical.
But anyways whom one should marry whether partner is successful or not is their choice. What do you even know about how they met, how they fall in love. I guess your inherent hatred is visible.— Khao Maa Kasam (@khaomaakekasam) December 3, 2024
Why would she? successful or not everyone aims for the better, who in the right mind would wana marry or engage with losers?
— Rich (@isay_nobita) December 3, 2024
Why should she?
It’s ok if she chooses a less successful man, or if she doesn’t. She has worked many folds more than an average man who is leading an average life. She has no obligation to choose to lead that same average life.Be reasonable.
— Pradnya (@musttravelmore) December 3, 2024
PV Sindhu’s wedding should be celebrated for what it is – a union of love and partnership. Why turn it into a debate about “success” when it’s about happiness?