India, March 13 -- Actor Ratna Pathak Shah had said in 2022 that she finds the tradition of modern women observing Karva Chauth for their husbands to be appalling. The comment had sparked debate and the actor received heavy backlash on social media. Now, her Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Rajesh Kumar has reacted to the same comments, and shared that one should realise that there is a science behind these customs as well. (Also read: Ratna Pathak Shah's parents were worried about marriage with Naseeruddin Shah due to his looks: 'Aisi shakal ke saath.')

Reacting to Ratna's statements on Karva Chauth, Rajesh said in an interview with Hindi Rush, "She is a highly educated and liberal woman, and such women often have their own opinions and the...