Digital creator and actor Kusha Kapila, known for her witty takes on Indian society, recently joked about wanting to be an Indian damaad (son-in-law) for a day. In a conversation with Kenny Sebastian on his podcast, Kusha highlighted the unfortunate discrimination in behaviour between sons and daughters-in-laws in our country. According to her, Indian daughters-in-law often face endless expectations, while the sons-in-law are treated no less than royalty.
“I want to be damaad for a day. If anyone asks what I want to be for a day, I would be like, ‘ ghamandi (arrogant) Indian damaad .’ Ask an Indian bahu (daughter-in-law) about her experience, and we have seen more than enough content about what’s happening to her. I don’t know in South India, but in North India, damaad or sons-in-