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Ravi Kishan may be a popular name in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema, but his wife, Preeti, has always stayed away from the limelight. Unlike many star wives, she prefers to lead a quiet, simple life. Yet, from time to time, the actor offers rare glimpses into their relationship, just like he did in a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Appearing alongside Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur to promote their upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2, Ravi found himself at the receiving end of some playful teasing. Host Kapil Sharma revealed that he always touches his wife’s feet before going to sleep at night. Mrunal reacted with a heartfelt “Aww,” but Ajay Devgn chimed in with a cheeky take: “Aadmi jitna guilty hota hai, utna zaada pair chhota hai (The guiltier a man is, the more he touches his wife’s feet). Neta ke haath mein mic nahi dena chahiye, tune iske mooh mein laga diya hai (You shouldn’t give a mic to a politician, but you have attached one to his mouth).”
His comment had the audience in splits, and even Ravi Kishan couldn’t hold back his laughter, jumping off his seat. Interestingly, in a previous interview with Entertainment Times, Ravi had explained the reason behind this daily ritual, saying he does it because his wife is the Laxmi of their home and he wants to acknowledge her role in his success.
Psychologist Anjali Gursahaney tells indianexpress.com, “Consistently placing a partner on a pedestal or adopting ritualistic behaviours can become unhealthy when it’s rooted in guilt, fear, or a sense of inequality rather than mutual respect. While expressing gratitude and reverence can be beautiful in a relationship, doing so in a rigid, one-sided, or performative manner can create emotional imbalance. It risks reinforcing a dynamic where one partner is elevated and the other diminished, often leading to suppressed needs, unspoken resentment, or unhealthy power dynamics. Authentic intimacy thrives on mutual appreciation, not ritualistic gestures that may stem from obligation or penance.”
According to Gursahaney, “Light-hearted public teasing can unintentionally reinforce traditional gender stereotypes and cultural narratives about masculinity, guilt, and power. When acts of affection or reverence are framed as signs of guilt or weakness, especially among men, it subtly reinforces the idea that vulnerability or emotional expression is unmanly or suspicious.”
These jokes may appear harmless, she says, but they often echo broader societal beliefs that men should assert dominance or suppress softer emotions, thereby discouraging healthy emotional behaviours in relationships.
