What if it was your daughter? Orry challenges idea of gender-neutral bathrooms
A podcast exchange between Orry and content creator Kavya Karnatac on gender-neutral bathrooms has gone viral. The clip has fuelled an online debate.
Would you be comfortable using a gender-neutral bathroom? The question may have given many pause, but socialite and internet personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, had a clear answer: No.
A podcast discussion on gender-neutral bathrooms featuring Orry and content creator Kavya Karnatac has gone viral on social media. The clip, from an episode of Learn By KK Create, has sparked debate over gender-neutral spaces, women's safety and personal comfort.
During the conversation, Karnatac argued in favour of gender-neutral spaces. The debate intensified when Orry asked whether she would be comfortable if a man used the same bathroom as her daughter. Supporters of Orry said the question highlighted a gap between public positions and private comfort levels, while critics said the issue was more complex than a simple yes-or-no answer.
In the clip, Orry pushed back against the idea of "genderless spaces" and said separate facilities were important for women's safety and to avoid confusion, particularly in India. The discussion then turned to a personal example, with Orry asking Karnatac, "If you had a daughter and she went to pee and there was a man with his ding dong peeing next to her, would you be okay with that?"
Here's the clip from the podcast:
Karnatac first laughed, paused and replied, "I want genderless spaces." Orry then reiterated that he was referring to any man and again asked whether she would be comfortable with it. She said no. The exchange quickly drew attention online, with many viewers focussing on that shift in her response.
Several users praised Orry in the comments. One Instagram user wrote, “Orry and Urfee talk more sense than most of the celebs and such podcasters (sic),” while another said, “I followed Orry after her podcast and unfollowed her.”
Many others posted messages of “respect” for Orry. One user wrote, “How come Orry is so civilised despite being such a weird character he portrays online. This being the second time his statement amused me. Good guy.”
Another comment read, “Loads of respect for Orry. Brutally exposed the confused minds of a fake liberal. The laughter is of embarrassment or don’t care attitude.”
A different user said, “Now I understand what makes him rise among the celebrity circles. He is not a novice or a fool. He is a learned, logical person whose company is enjoyed by many,” while another added, "Who would have thought that Orry is more of a man than many men."
Singer Sona Mohapatra also weighed in on the debate around gender-neutral spaces. She reacted to the video in the comments section and argued that discussions about inclusivity cannot ignore the safety concerns faced by women in public spaces.
"Gender-neutral spaces’? Sounds lovely in in the woke kingdom you live in Dear lady . But have you travelled in a Delhi bus or an unreserved train compartment as a young woman in India? I have. The harassment was relentless. Until safety is equal, can we really pretend vulnerability is? Dear India, has this changed & i am not in sync with the times ? Do feel free to correct me .
Good on you dear gentleman (sic)," she wrote.
The clip was also shared widely by social media users, including a post by X user Akinika Manig, which said, “I’ve been thinking about this clip ever since I first saw it. In a few moments, Orry exposed the precise fault line in so much of modern leftist rhetoric – the double standards it rests on.”
Other users argued that Western social trends were often copied without considering safety realities in India. One comment said, “It just shows what is the state of mind our liberals have inherited from their American counterparts where we have to speak of such things which were common sense a decade ago."
The viral exchange has since kept the debate centred on Orry’s question, Karnatac’s answer and the wider argument over how gender-neutral spaces are discussed online.
During the podcast, Orry also criticised Dhruv Rathee, calling the YouTuber "anti-national" and alleging that he discusses issues selectively to suit his narrative.
Who is Orry?
Orry is a socialite and internet personality known for his close association with several Bollywood stars, including Janhvi Kapoor and Nysa Devgan. He has built a large social media following through his celebrity appearances and was also seen as a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 17. He is set to be seen in the upcoming season of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.
Would you be comfortable using a gender-neutral bathroom? The question may have given many pause, but socialite and internet personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, had a clear answer: No.
A podcast discussion on gender-neutral bathrooms featuring Orry and content creator Kavya Karnatac has gone viral on social media. The clip, from an episode of Learn By KK Create, has sparked debate over gender-neutral spaces, women's safety and personal comfort.
During the conversation, Karnatac argued in favour of gender-neutral spaces. The debate intensified when Orry asked whether she would be comfortable if a man used the same bathroom as her daughter. Supporters of Orry said the question highlighted a gap between public positions and private comfort levels, while critics said the issue was more complex than a simple yes-or-no answer.
In the clip, Orry pushed back against the idea of "genderless spaces" and said separate facilities were important for women's safety and to avoid confusion, particularly in India. The discussion then turned to a personal example, with Orry asking Karnatac, "If you had a daughter and she went to pee and there was a man with his ding dong peeing next to her, would you be okay with that?"
Here's the clip from the podcast:
Karnatac first laughed, paused and replied, "I want genderless spaces." Orry then reiterated that he was referring to any man and again asked whether she would be comfortable with it. She said no. The exchange quickly drew attention online, with many viewers focussing on that shift in her response.
Several users praised Orry in the comments. One Instagram user wrote, “Orry and Urfee talk more sense than most of the celebs and such podcasters (sic),” while another said, “I followed Orry after her podcast and unfollowed her.”
Many others posted messages of “respect” for Orry. One user wrote, “How come Orry is so civilised despite being such a weird character he portrays online. This being the second time his statement amused me. Good guy.”
Another comment read, “Loads of respect for Orry. Brutally exposed the confused minds of a fake liberal. The laughter is of embarrassment or don’t care attitude.”
A different user said, “Now I understand what makes him rise among the celebrity circles. He is not a novice or a fool. He is a learned, logical person whose company is enjoyed by many,” while another added, "Who would have thought that Orry is more of a man than many men."
Singer Sona Mohapatra also weighed in on the debate around gender-neutral spaces. She reacted to the video in the comments section and argued that discussions about inclusivity cannot ignore the safety concerns faced by women in public spaces.
"Gender-neutral spaces’? Sounds lovely in in the woke kingdom you live in Dear lady . But have you travelled in a Delhi bus or an unreserved train compartment as a young woman in India? I have. The harassment was relentless. Until safety is equal, can we really pretend vulnerability is? Dear India, has this changed & i am not in sync with the times ? Do feel free to correct me .
Good on you dear gentleman (sic)," she wrote.
The clip was also shared widely by social media users, including a post by X user Akinika Manig, which said, “I’ve been thinking about this clip ever since I first saw it. In a few moments, Orry exposed the precise fault line in so much of modern leftist rhetoric – the double standards it rests on.”
Other users argued that Western social trends were often copied without considering safety realities in India. One comment said, “It just shows what is the state of mind our liberals have inherited from their American counterparts where we have to speak of such things which were common sense a decade ago."
The viral exchange has since kept the debate centred on Orry’s question, Karnatac’s answer and the wider argument over how gender-neutral spaces are discussed online.
During the podcast, Orry also criticised Dhruv Rathee, calling the YouTuber "anti-national" and alleging that he discusses issues selectively to suit his narrative.
Who is Orry?
Orry is a socialite and internet personality known for his close association with several Bollywood stars, including Janhvi Kapoor and Nysa Devgan. He has built a large social media following through his celebrity appearances and was also seen as a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 17. He is set to be seen in the upcoming season of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.
