A.R. Rahman’s daughter gives befitting reply to Indian writer over wearing veil

MUMBAI: Khatija Rehman, daughter of A.R. Rahman have given a befitting reply to an Indian writer Taslima Nasreen over her choice of wearing a veil at events.

It recently happened when Taslima Nasreen posted a picture of Khatija Rehman on Twitter in a veil and wrote, “I absolutely love A R Rahman’s music. But whenever I see his dear daughter, I feel suffocated.”

She further wrote, “It is really depressing to learn that even educated women in a cultural family can get brainwashed very easily!”

To which, Khatija gave a befitting response to her tweet by posting it with a message on her Instagram, Khatija wrote that there’s so much happening in the country and all people were concerned about was the piece of attire a woman wants to wear.”

“Dear Taslima Nasreen, I’m sorry you feel suffocated by my attire. Please get some fresh air, cause I don’t feel suffocated rather I’m proud and empowered for what I stand for.”

 

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Been only a year and this topic is in the rounds again..there’s so much happening in the country and all people are concerned about is the piece of attire a woman wants to wear. Wow, I’m quite startled. Every time this topic comes the fire in me rages and makes me want to say a lot of things..Over the last one year, I’ve found a different version of myself which I haven’t seen in so many years. I will not be weak or regret the choices I’ve made in life. I am happy and proud of what I do and thanks to those who have accepted me the way I am. My work will speak, God willing.. I don’t wish to say any further. To those of you who feel why I’m even bringing this up and explaining myself, sadly it so happens and one has to speak for oneself, that’s why I’m doing it. 🙂. Dear Taslima Nasreen, I’m sorry you feel suffocated by my attire. Please get some fresh air, cause I don’t feel suffocated rather I’m proud and empowered for what I stand for. I suggest you google up what true feminism means because it isn’t bashing other women down nor bringing their fathers into the issue 🙂 I also don’t recall sending my photos to you for your perusal 🙂

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This is not the first time Khatija Rehman has been criticised on social media over wearing a veil and covering her face.

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