How Does Isha Koppikar Plan to Empower Women This Navratri?

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Key Takeaways
- Empowerment begins at home through education.
- Support other women instead of competing.
- Knowledge is power; stay informed.
- Silence is complicity; speak up for yourself and others.
- Break generational cycles of inequality.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (NationPress) Actress Isha Koppikar has delivered a motivating message this Navratri by highlighting nine impactful ways to uplift women.
In a heartfelt statement provided to IANS, the ‘Krishna Cottage’ actress remarked, “This Navratri, my celebrations extend beyond the goddess. I urge everyone to embody her spirit. We must not remain silent while other women raise their voices. If you aren’t contributing to the conversation, you’re complicit in the silence, and that’s a problem.”
Isha emphasized, “It begins at home. The values we instill or neglect to instill in our children about equality and respect will shape the next generation. Let’s aim to raise more compassionate individuals.”
The actress advocates for genuine cultural transformation, asserting, “Be supportive of one another. Instead of undermining, let’s uplift each other. Society has conditioned us to compete when we should be celebrating one another's achievements. In a world fixated on external validation, her message resonates—'Stop seeking approval. Begin celebrating yourself, loudly and boldly.'” Discussing inherited mindsets, Koppikar stated, “Break the cycle, whether it’s societal or generational. Just because something has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it should continue.”
“Stand firm. Don’t allow external pressures to undermine your confidence or beliefs. If you don’t advocate for your safety or that of another woman, who will? Freedom isn’t given to women—it’s fought for, and the struggle continues. Create awareness. Knowledge empowers us, and the more informed we become, the tougher we are to silence,” concluded Isha Koppikar.
This year, the nine-day festival of Navratri will take place from September 22 to October 2, 2025, celebrating the various forms of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
As for Isha Koppikar, she is celebrated for her roles in films such as “Krishna Cottage,” “Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat,” “Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa,” “Company,” “Dil Ka Rishta,” “LOC Kargil,” and “Qayamat: City Under Threat.”