Twinkle Khanna has seldom minced her words, especially when it comes to voicing her opinions about social issues and injustices. The former actress and author spoke about the ongoing hijab row and shared that women must wear what they want to wear. She shared that hijabs, just like burkhas and ghungats, have “religious and cultural constructs”.

Talking about the same in her column, she said, “While I am not an advocate for any sort of veiling, it is up to the women themselves to decide without intimidation on either side.” She further added that hearing a few religious leaders talk about the hijab row and defending it make her “chuckle.”

“I must admit hearing a few religious leaders talk about how a hijab stops men from being tempted does make one chuckle. All these bhai saabs should sit down and let the stand-ups talk instead. Very few men would consider a woman’s head an erogenous zone. Can you imagine date-night conversations that include, ‘Wow your head is looking so hot today?’ ‘Oh, thank you darling, I keep it in shape by trying not to get swollen headed in its beauty’,” she wrote for Times of India.

She shared a glimpse of her write-up on Twitter and wrote, “Life and rummy follow the same rules, a joker in your hand is better than an ace up your sleeve. Follow stand-ups instead of mystics and ministers,the only price you pay is the admission ticket, or Meanwhile, on the work front, Twinkle, who is now an author and a producer, leaves fans impressed with her social media posts, especially with her witty humour. She also makes sure to treat fans with lovely pictures with husband Akshay Kumar and kids – Nitara and Aarav.even better, is included in your Netflix subscription.”