{
  "id": 16272878,
  "title": "Quote Of The Day By Mallika Sherawat On Her 50th Birthday: ‘I Do As I Please And Refuse To Bow Down To Certain Dictates Laid Down By Men’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/quote-of-the-day-by-mallika-sherawat-on-her-50th-birthday-i-do-as-i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/quote-of-the-day-by-mallika-sherawat-on-her-50th-birthday-i-do-as-i-please-and-refuse-to-bow-down-to-certain-dictates-laid-down-by-men"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On her 50th birthday, Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat shared her thoughts on women's independence and societal expectations. In a statement, she emphasized the importance of balancing creative freedom with responsibility, especially when using over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Mallika highlighted how women often face accusations and judgments for their choices, particularly when it comes to their appearance or on-screen roles. She questioned why a woman's character is judged based on her clothing or on-screen decisions, suggesting that a woman's right to make personal choices should not be constrained by external expectations. Mallika boldly declared that she does as she pleases and refuses to bow down to dictates laid down by men, reinforcing the importance of personal autonomy. She also acknowledged that her honesty and forthrightness about her feelings have attracted attention, both positive and negative, in a profession where public perception plays a significant role.",
  "summary": "Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat celebrates her 50th birthday on October 24. Known for her bold screen presence and unconventional choices, Mallika made a distinct mark in Hindi cinema. Over the years, she has also remained vocal about women's independence, societal expectations and the judgements often faced by women who choose to live life on their own terms. On her birthday, here are some…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}