Trishala Dutt on Why Unconventional Women Shake Society

Trishala Dutt, daughter of actor Sanjay Dutt, has sparked a powerful conversation on social media with her candid thoughts on how society reacts to women who choose a life outside traditional norms. A psychotherapist based in the US, Trishala wrote that women who opt out of marriage, children, and conventional milestones often unsettle society because their freedom challenges an “unhappy but familiar formula” of life.

In her Instagram post, Trishala said such women are quickly labelled selfish or wrong—not because they are, but because they prove there are other ways to live peacefully and meaningfully. Emphasising that life is not about seeking approval, she stated that individuals must build lives that make sense to themselves, even if it confuses others. Known for living independently and unapologetically, Trishala’s words have resonated with many, especially in South Asian communities where choosing one’s own path still makes people uncomfortable.