Buri Ladki: 2020 Edition Feat. Media’s Current Favourite “Issue”

Caution: Buri Ladki’s buri information inside.

Are you a buri ladki? 

(Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

What does it take to be labelled a “buri ladki"?

“Look at her attitude, what is she trying to say with that t-shirt of hers.”
“She just lost someone and look at her guts, she isn’t even crying, no remorse for what happened.”
“I don’t personally know her but she looks so dominating.”

We’ve heard all this and more a lot on social media and Prime Time News lately. We tried to decode what it takes to be labelled a “buri ladki” in India in 2020 and why media’s current favourite “issue” Rhea Chakraborty is one.

“Men Don’t Cry” but Women Have to?

Contrary to popular belief, women don’t always love drama.(Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

Haters Call This “Guts”

Fearless & savage.(Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

“Settling Down” Doesn’t Mean Marriage

My life, my rules! (Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

Not the One to Back Down From an Argument, Puts up a Brave Fight.

Why should trolls have all the fun? (Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

Why Are People So Scared of a Confident Woman, I Wonder

Brave and confident. (Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

Hello Stranger, Do You Have an Opinion About My Life That I Don’t Care About?

Have an opinion? Keep it to yourself. (Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

*Now Googling* Is Blocking Your Ex on Social Media a Crime?

My phone, my rules.(Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

What’s Your Superpower?

(Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

The Buri Ladki Is Never Afraid to Challenge the Status Quo

Roses are red, violets are blue... Let’s smash patriarchy, me and you! (Illustration: Erum Gour/The Quint)

Illustrations: Erum Gour
Concept: Divya Talwar