#MyChoice: Twitterati cheer for Deepika

According to a report on IANS.com, Homi Adajania took to Facebook to defend Deepika Padukone's My Choice video, that was directed by him. The short film has gone viral on the net but has also received flak. The report stated that Homi wrote, "I've just returned from a diving assignment in the South Andamans and had no network till now and hence the online silence. Owing to such a overwhelming mix of reactions, I want to restate that our film #MyChoice is a reminder that all women's choices, however unconventional anyone can imagine, are their own. The intention of the film does not in any way advocate or promote the actions in the words and we all have to make choices in life after considering the consequences. It's a two-and-a-half minute clip that obviously can't cover such a complex issue and is simply a form of expression to underline the fact that a woman's choice, in no uncertain terms, belongs to her and no one else. For those who got this and still didn't agree with the film that is their choice and I totally respect that."
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He further wrote, "For those who felt the message was unclear and are upset in anyway, I promise that was never my intention. For those who think it is sexist or male-bashing, it is talking to a man with a caged-mind and NOT to liberated people out there who treat women with respect and equality. And for those who got it and supported it... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ironically, the misunderstanding is what made #MyChoice go explosively viral and if that's what it takes to get people discussing gender equality then I am willing to take the hit and be misunderstood. More power to women and let's hope that a healthy discussion on gender equality continues [sic]"

The video is directed by Homi Adajani and has got more than eight million views on YouTube.

Read on to know what Kalki has to say about Deepika's My Choice video...

According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Kalki Koechlin feels that Deepika Padukone's My Choice video makes sense. Deepika Padukone received appreciation from the industry for the video, but also received some flak. Kalki was quoted saying that she feels what Deepika has spoken in the video makes sense, but at the same time she understands the counter argument where people have been saying that had men said the same lines about having sex outside marriage being their choice, they would have been branded idiots. She also said that it’s great that the film has brought about a lot of questioning and debate. It is true of liberated women to make their own choices. However, unfortunately, it has become a girls v/s boys debate.
Read on to know why BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi finds Deepika's My Choice video to be objectionable...

As per a report on Bollywoodlife.com, BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi is the latest person to share his views on Deepika Padukone's 'My Choice' video. Deepika's women empowerment video has elicited contradicting responses from B-Town celebs and it seems that politicians haven't really liked the video too. The latest one to join the list of Deepika's video's detractors, is Murli Manohar Joshi. As per a report, Murli Manohar said that God created mother so she could be everywhere but this has become an old concept now. Now we have a choice, he added. He further added, that we are following the West and shunning our own traditions.

While Murli Manohar Joshi is not in favour of the video, Virat Kohli has another video that talks about women empowerment. Read on to know more...

In the latest video #Respect2protect, cricketers Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu and Ravi Shastri are seen bating for women empowerment. The video, which was posted on YouTube on March 24, has garnered a very good response so far. The video urges men to respect women and their choices. The hashtag #Respect2protect has received over a 1000 RTs.

While the video #Respect2protect has been lauded on social media, let's see the reaction Deepika Padukone's #MyChoice has generated...

According to a report on Abplive.in, Sonakshi Sinha has reacted to Deepika Padukone's latest women empowerment video. Though Sonakshi confessed to not having seen the video, she praised Deepika's efforts. However, the actress also said that empowerment should be provided to women who need it rather than those who are born and brought up in luxury. The actress was quoted as saying in the report that empowerment is about strength and employment. She further added that the kind of clothes one wears and who one wants to have sex with are a personal choice and don't qualify under women empowerment. Sonakshi further stated that those in dire need of empowerment are the women who live in the interiors of the country.

Let's take a look at some other Bollywood celebs who stood in support of Deepika's women empowerment video.

Deepika Padukone's newest venture with Homi Adajania is going viral online. The actress has acted in a beautiful video that has been directed by Homi Adajania. The black and white video speaks about women empowerment and is produced by Dinesh Vijan for Vogue as a part of their Empower campaign. The short film, titled My Choice, is brave in its approach of the topic of women empowerment and Deepika's narration threads the montage of various other women, including some from Bollywood. The video aims at driving home the message that women can choose to do how they want to lead their lives and aren't dependent on the men to make their decisions for them.

Deepika's efforts are being celebrated on the micro-blogging site, Twitter. Many celebs have shared the link with their followers, urging them to watch the video and share it. Let's take a look at what they had to say...

Azmi Shabana @AzmiShabana
"Superb video my choice. Its a must watch"

Arjun Kapoor @arjunk26
"Be empowered and make a choice"

Alia Bhatt @aliaa08
"Something people should really start taking seriously #MyChoice @homiadajania @deepikapadukone @VOGUEIndia http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ NAILED IT!"

Ritesh Sidhwani @ritesh_sid
"A film on women empowerment by @homiadajania a must watch & share.."

Diana Penty @DianaPenty
"Have you watched @homiadajania's #MyChoice for #VogueEmpower? This is how it should be. And it starts with you."

Abhishek Kapoor @Abhishekapoor
"Great job by @homiadajania and the super talented @Anaita_Adajania .. Must watch and share"

arjun rampal @rampalarjun
"A wonderful 2 min film by @homiadajania on women's empowerment http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ #mychoice check it out. More power to the ladies"

Anaita Adajania @Anaita_Adajania
"#mychoice #vogueempower film by homiadajania @homiadajania in collab with deepikapadukone"

maria goretti @mariagorettiz
"Fantastic film by @homiadajania Beautiful and powerful.."

Nargis @NargisFakhri
"CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT -My Choice http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ spread awareness on women's empowerment. @homiadajania @deepikapadukone Love it!"

Randeep Hooda @RandeepHooda
"on My Choice - a 2-min film - http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ made to help women's empowerment. @homiadajania"

Twinkle Khanna @mrsfunnybones
"@homiadajania: My Choice http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ speak up for the brave & empowered Indian woman Pl RT & spread awareness -#mustwatch #fab"

Aditi Rao Hydari @aditiraohydari
"Gently but firmly- It's MY CHOICE! @VOGUEIndia @deepikapadukone @homiadajania #MyChoice #VogueEmpower"

Rahul Bose @RahulBose1
"Superbly written, wonderfully photographed film by @homiadajania My Choice http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ Women will be what they Choose to be."

Sushant S Rajput @itsSSR
"@homiadajania @deepikapadukone Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.!!"

Nimrat Kaur @NimratOfficial
"Brilliance by @vogueindia @homiadajania for what truly is the universe...a woman. Encore ❤"

Anupama Chopra @anupamachopra
"Thanks @homiadajania for this striking film. It's great to be in the company of so many amazing women"

Amitabh Bachchan @SrBachchan
"T 1815 - Homi Adajania makes a pertinent 2 min film 'My Choice' ..http://bit.ly/1CZPtJZ .. Women Empowerment .. !!"

Farhan Akhtar @FarOutAkhtar
"99 women unite in delivering a powerful & relevant statement --> My Choice."

Karan Johar @karanjohar
"Inspirational! Strong and Relevant! More power to @homiadajania @voguemagazine well done girl gang!!!"