“I am a woman, not a parcel” – Alia Bhatt on patriarchal coverage of her pregnancy

Alia Bhatt expressed her disapproval of certain news items being circulated by sections of the media ever since her pregnancy was announced. While good wishes have been pouring in from all over, Alia Bhatt was also deeply disappointed in some of the misogynistic media coverage she received.

The actress took to her Instagram stories to write, that meanwhile, we are still living in some people’s heads in a patriarchal world. She wrote that her projects had not gotten delayed. A news portal had earlier reported that Ranbir Kapoor would be traveling to the UK to bring Alia Bhatt home. The actress wrote that she doesn’t need to be picked up and that she was a woman, not a parcel. She also added that she does not need to rest.

Here Is What She Wrote On Her Instagram Stories:

“Meanwhile we still live in some peoples heads we still live in some patriarchal world .. fyi. Nothing has gotten delayed!!!! No one needs to PICK anyone up. I am a woman not a parcel!!! I do not need to REST at all but good to know you’ll have a doctors certification as well. This is 2022. Can we pls get out of this archake way of thinking! Now if you would excuse me … my shot is ready (sic).”

Alia Bhatt recently shared a picture of herself with Ranbir Kapoor at the doctor’s office announcing her pregnancy. She later took to Instagram to share a gratitude post for all the good wishes she has received.