Kangana Ranaut told the story of her delayed periods and her mother’s unexpected reaction
Modest roots, messy realities
Kangana Ranaut, who hails from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, never sugarcoats her upbringing.
Her childhood was simple, but full of silence and rules. Loss in the midst of a family, fear and concern for reputation – all these together make her story weak.
‘Hospitals banned’: A wall of pain
Before Rangoli, her parents had a son – Hero. He lived for only 10 days. According to the family, everything was “fine”, yet the child survived.
Dadi decided from here: no hospital. Later all the children were born in the same room of the house. Think about it, a tragedy changed the direction of birth plans of an entire generation – fear replaced science.
Burden of patriarchy of the house
From Kangana’s words it is understood that the atmosphere of the house was gendered.
Comments like “keep the girl inside, otherwise it will affect the elder sister’s wedding” are not just taunts, they break the identity into pieces.
Such expensive sentences quietly fracture relationships – even the warmth of brother and sister becomes a guard. You save your room, but lower your voice.
Delayed periods, shattered dolls
When her periods got delayed in her teens, her mother’s worry turned into anger.
Kangana was obsessed with her dollhouse – a small safe world of childhood.
Her mother thought, “This is the reason,” and threw the dolls. One morning, blood on the sheet.
Shock for the daughter, relief for the mother. Two different emotions, in the same moment.
There is no “villain” here; just misinformation, anxiety, and the pressure of society that leaves even mothers alone.
A very special common story
This is not just Kangana’s memory; many of us have similar rituals and rules in their homes.
Hush-hush during periods, jokes on patriarchy, and suppress grief under the guise of “keep quiet”. The things we repeat become the culture.
What can be changed now
- Conversation: Talk to daughters directly. Do not make puberty a horror story.
- Compassion: Understand the fear of mothers; they were managing with the knowledge they had.
- Correction: Gently replace the myths – be it school or home, make the basics clear.
- Community: Aunties, siblings, dads – everyone has a role. Care can be private, but not shame.
Direct take: Kangana’s story is uncomfortable, but also useful.
It reminds us – silence sometimes acts as a shield, but does not cover the pain. Conversation is the first step towards care.
