India is hiding is one of the few shows that has cracked the code of virality. From Samaya Raina himself to the judges panel and the contestants, every episode has at least one viral moment. In the latest episode, Sakshi Jha, a teacher from Bihar, called herself a “man-hater” and then a “feminist”, leaving the audience both surprised and shocked.
Samay Raina is joined in the third episode by Raghu Ram, Tanmay Bhat, Vishal Dadlani and Yashraj. Sometimes Sakshi’s set makes you cringe and sometimes you just want to say no. Throughout the play, however, those who have long defended feminism as a movement “not against men” but against patriarchy may find it awkward.
Set of Sakshi Jha on Samaya Raina Hidden 2
Sakshi Jha opened her speech by saying, “I am a man-hater.” She added that she often likes to hurt men’s egos and used the word “chi” (ew), making a face at the mention of “mard” (men). “Mardon ko kya ata hai (What do men even know)?” she asked.
After the speech, Samay Raina asked her who offended her. “Male,” she replied, prompting the host to immediately joke that he supported the cause of girls’ education.
When asked what she thought of her father, she replied: “I truly hate him. I told him.” Sakshi admitted that it wasn’t just her father; she also hated her grandfather and brother.
Later, Vishal Dadlani questioned her statement about wanting to beat up her husband. “Mujhe pati ko daru picar marna hai (I want to beat up my husband after drinking alcohol),” she wrote in her profile.
When asked to elaborate, Sakshi replied, “Yaar mujhe sach me yeh karna hai (I really want to do this).”
She was also asked if she would like to become a mother, to which she replied: “Yes,” adding that she was ready to marry a “good man” in order to have a child. When the panel asked her to define a “good man,” she replied, “Acha mard wo hai jo joru ka ghulam ho (A good man is one who blindly follows his wife).”
Samay quickly stated that she wanted to get married and then beat her husband. Sakshi didn’t seem to understand the rhetorical remark and further joked, “Main thing, Gen Z, kuch to alag hona chahiye na (I’m Gen Z, so something must be different).”
Raghu Ram concluded, “People will love men a lot more because of you.”
The Internet reacts to a ‘man-hater’ remark about Samay Raina Hidden 2
The internet was blown away by Sakshi Jha’s performance and didn’t hold back. Women, especially those who consider themselves feminists, said they were “embarrassed” that a teacher from Bihar had reduced the fight against patriarchy to hating men.
Aditi Gautam shared a clip from Sakshi’s set and wrote, “The embarrassment I felt as a woman,” adding, “I think we can collectively say we don’t pretend to be her.”
Sharing another clip, Vikas wrote, “Feminist canceled by women.” In the caption, he added that many people mistakenly believe that feminism means “women versus men,” when it doesn’t.
Shreyaa shared a clip in which all the judges gave Sakshi Jha zero marks and wrote, “Well, as a true feminist, I would say this is very nice.”
Sanikaa wrote, “As a woman, I felt awkward watching this comic by Sakshi Jha.” In the caption, she added that misandry is not feminism.
Addressing Sakshi, Simran Singh said, “Girl, whatever you did today was not feminism. Before you use that word, find out what feminism really means, because all you’ve done is ridicule it.”
Feminism has long been debated over what it means. In today’s highly political landscape, it is perhaps one of the most misunderstood terms. However, as the discourse around it has expanded, evolved and become more nuanced, feminism has come to be understood as a movement that challenges patriarchy and patriarchal norms. He advocates equality for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, caste, class or race.
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