International Men’s Day: Women celebrate the men in their lives every day, says Karan Gulianii
Director Karan Gulianii, who is known for his projects Sarvann and Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh, does not feel the need for events such as International Men’s Day as women anyway leave no stone unturned to make the men in their lives feel special. He says that there is a comparison between what a man does for a woman and vice versa.
“Women celebrate the men in their lives every single day, so I don’t believe in the idea of a “Men’s Day” or anything like that. What do men do? It’s the women who make us believe in ourselves. It’s the women who have given us everything we hold dear. So how can we even talk about comparing men and women? There’s no comparison, and there shouldn’t be. Think about it—what does a man do? Earning money, saying big words, and doing superficial things don’t compare to the actual sacrifices, love, and respect that women give. Only women truly embody these qualities. They are the ones who sacrifice, who love unconditionally, and who deserve the highest respect. This is the truth, the reality. Women are the backbone of everything, and we need to accept this truth wholeheartedly, from the depths of our hearts,” he says.
However, there are some men in our lives who we look up to as well. Ask him who is the most inspiring man in his life, and he says, “For me, the most inspiring man in my life is my father. He has done so much for me and continues to do so even today. His love and support mean everything to me. From the smallest things in my life to the biggest decisions, he has always been there for me. Even now, I share everything with him—whatever I’m doing, I always ask for his advice and listen to his suggestions. His opinions hold immense value for me. So yes, my father is the man who inspires me the most,” he says.
Talking about what it means to be a man in today’s day and age, he says, “The way I see it, being a man today comes with its own set of responsibilities. It’s not just about earning money or fulfilling traditional roles—it’s about providing security and support, especially to the women in my life, whether it’s my mother, sister, partner, or daughter. Women today are independent and capable of earning for themselves. They don’t need our money; what they truly need is our respect. The best thing I can do as a man is to respect and appreciate them. That’s all they ask for, and that’s what I strive to give them. Women are more than capable of handling everything on their own; they just need us to value and acknowledge their efforts.”
