Anupam Mittal's 'If husband and wife don't look at each other...' humourous response to 90 hour debate goes viral.
Shaadi.com CEO and Shark Tank India Season 4 judge, Anupam Mittal, recently responded with humor to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial remarks about work-life balance. Mittal's witty comment on X highlighted the absurdity of the statement, sparking a wave of reactions online. He said, “But sir if husband and wife don’t look at each other, how will we remain the most populous country in the world."
Internet's reaction
Responses to the controversy ranged from humorous to critical, with some pointing out the irony of such remarks in modern relationships. Others highlighted how work and societal pressures can create challenges for couples in maintaining intimacy, emphasizing the importance of balance. Some also criticized the disparity in expectations and compensation between top executives and regular employees, noting that while corporate leaders may advocate for extended hours, the reality for most employees involves working beyond office hours without adequate compensation.
The debate around work-life balance has resurfaced following Subrahmanyan’s suggestion advocating for a 90-hour workweek. His remarks, made during an employee interaction, included a lament about not being able to make employees work on Sundays and a comment questioning the value of leisure time at home and how long they will “stare at the wife”.The statements have drawn widespread criticism for their dismissive tone toward personal time and relationships.
This controversy follows similar debates ignited by Infosys co-founder
