MUMBAI: The patriarchal beliefs that underpin the traditional Indian family structure are strong. One prevalent belief is that the man should be the only breadwinner in the family, and it is shameful if the woman earns more or even the entire family's income. However, these Bollywood celebrities have bravely defied stereotypes and openly discussed their experiences of subsisting solely on their wives' income. So let's look at the actors involved.

Pankaj Tripathy

In the Hindi film industry, Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi is a well-known name thanks to his unconventional roles. The actor, however, had a difficult time achieving his current level of fame because he was without work for almost eight years after his marriage. While she was working, he made do with his wife Mridula Tripathi's income and took care of all the household duties. She began working as a teacher in order to provide for their family. Pankaj frequently attributes his wife's current success as an actor to her.

Shah Rukh Khan

One of the most adored actors in the nation and even the world is The Badshah of Bollywood. The actor had fallen in love with Gauri Khan, and the two eventually wed and had three children together. Shah Rukh Khan, however, struggled as an actor in the beginning. Gauri, his wife, had taken on the role of supporting the family while he was unable to work. Gauri was the only earner in their household during the pandemic, SRK later revealed to Karan Johar.

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana's journey in Hindi cinema has been more than inspiring, starting with his work as a radio jockey, moving on to winning a television reality show, and finally making a stunning entrance into the industry. The actor has been extremely successful ever since he made his acting debut in the 2012 movie Vicky Donor. But when he was a struggling actor trying to break through, his wife Tahira Kashyap was his rock. To make ends meet, he worked numerous odd jobs, and his wife Tahira also worked as a teacher in numerous colleges. Ayushmann occasionally had trouble finding work and had to rely on his wife's income to support their family.

Manish Paul

Manish Paul, a well-known Indian comedian, is renowned for his hilarious banter and comic timing. In the numerous movies he has appeared in, the 39-year-old actor has also demonstrated his acting prowess. He is also well known for his abilities as a television host. Many people are unaware that his wife, Sanyukta Paul, his childhood sweetheart, was by his side throughout it all. In a past interview with Humans of Bombay, Manish opened up about a time when he wasn't able to afford the rent and described how his wife handled everything financially.

Parmeet Sethi

Archana Puran Singh, better known as "Mrs. Briganza" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, is a well-known actress. She gained notoriety recently for her appearance as an entertainer on The Kapil Sharma Show. Despite having a significant age gap, she fell in love with actor Parmeet Sethi and they decided to get married. Aryamann Sethi and Ayushmaan Sethi's proud parents, Archana and Parmeet, have been married for thirty years. Parmeet is not as well known as Archana in the industry, despite being a well-known name there. However, the actor has no qualms about surviving off of his wife's income because he thinks they are on an equal footing. The couple has no regrets and is enjoying their marriage.