After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle talked about their time as royalty and made shocking revelations in an interview with Oprah, the internet was split into two sides. Now, we speak exclusively to TV stars and here’s how they reacted.
The Duchess of Sussex and Hollywood star Meghan Markle recently spoke a lot about the problems they faced while being an active member of the British Royal Family. As soon as she revealed her agony, the explosive statements against the British Royal Family took the Internet by storm. Meghan started talking about how during her first pregnancy she faced severe racism and was also denied any security for her and her husband, Prince Harry by the royal monarchy.
She also added that all her inferior living conditions pushed her to a turning point in her life, where she faced serious mental health problems and was also thinking about suicide. Markle added that, despite repeated requests, the royal family refused to allow any help to support their mental health, saying it would sabotage the family’s elite reputation.
This whole saga divided the internet in two. A portion of netizens supported Meghan and praised her courage, the rest left no stone unturned in calling her allegations as an act to obtain her mere two minutes of fame.
We got in touch with some television stars, who firmly expressed their opinion about the most heated fiasco of 2021.
Sharad Tripathi
“I don’t think it is against the royal family, but it is against racism and all the stigma surrounding suicidal thoughts. Getting to the second point first, why do we say that the person who committed suicide was weak, should have fought and everything. Why don’t we prefer to address the problem. It is not just that human fingerprints are unique, but the human mindset is also unique. Each of us is different, we think differently, we react differently. We have recently seen that many colleagues have succumbed to these thoughts only in our industry. With members of the royal family talking openly about suicidal thoughts, I think it will go a long way towards destigmatizing mental health issues, especially in cases where it pushes individuals to the brink of suicidal thoughts. Now, getting to the first point, racism is something that the Royals have been wearing under their royal covers for a long time. We have a first hand experience of this from the 16th century, when the East India Company first set foot on subcontinental soil. Remember when we watched TV series and movies with the saying ‘Dogs and Indians are not allowed.’ I was shocked when Meghan revealed on the show that the royal family was discussing the color of the unborn baby’s skin. This only shows the level of hypocrisy that prevails in the pomp and glamorous royal family. Imagine that it took them to a level that the couple had to leave the UK. Personally, I feel that racism has no place in the world. I am happy because in India we worship Goddess Kali, Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. We celebrate all colors. Perhaps it is time for the English to also learn about Indian culture. This interview reminded me of Princess Diana’s interview, which was equally shocking in nature. Things like this help us, the commoners, to understand that the royal family is as prone to human prejudices as all of us. At the same time, I feel that this will represent a new era in the still Victorian mentality of the UK Royals. “
Aishwarya Sakuja
“Modernity and scientific advances have nothing to do with the decline of racism or mental abuse. We, as human beings, act and will always function in order to be superior. More prestige will always mean that the fear of losing everything is at its height. When fear becomes the basis for the functioning of anything and everything is a possibility. The modernization and advancement of technology has nothing to do with the basic conditioning of the human mind. These things will always prevail, especially when it comes to the privileged and prestigious, because the fear of losing everything causes them to operate from basic fear and less from human compassion. “
Anuj Sachdeva
“Well, these issues are more prevalent in the world’s prestigious families. There are bigger interests and the media is controlled around them, so most problems are pushed under the rug and eventually it becomes a chronic disease. These issues need to be addressed from the start and the stature in society should not be given as much importance compared to the living people in the royal family. “
Aasiya Kazi
“Well, when it comes to mental health, it’s the most important thing for anyone and when we talk about mental health, I don’t think it’s about rich or poor, when things go wrong it can affect anyone, regardless of their financial stature, because if you are not happy with a place or with any subject in life, if you are not mentally stable, then not a single thing will do for you. Mental health is a very important aspect in everyone’s life, so I feel “mentally thik rehna, mentally khush rehna important hai. I think agar aap mentally thik ho toh aapke paas paisa ho ya nahi ho, koi bhi cheez ho ya nahi ho, you can adjust “. So, according to me, I think it has nothing to do with the royal family or nothing to do with all the opinions around it. Mental health problems can happen to anyone and it is very important to take care of that. When it comes to the people around us, it is very important that we support and defend our loved ones. If someone has turned to you for help, I think you should do your part and be there to help you, instead of judging you. Over the years, I realized that the most important thing is to be mentally happy, mentally stable and, if that is resolved, you will have it all resolved. “
Dimple Jhangiani
“Well, I feel that Meghan made a bold choice to openly express what she witnessed as a member of the royal family and it is my deepest desire to see the change that this can bring. It is also extremely unfair for people to call her a house destroyer as a modern working woman. I strongly believe that the responsibility for keeping her together does not fall solely on a woman. “
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