Bombay Bol: Nidhi Goyal, Explains

But for women like me who are outspoken, who challenge systems and powers-that-be, this term can be sometimes used in popular lingo to diss our characters

Chaalu

Meaning: Like me, this word too was born and bred in aamchi Mumbai, and has found a strong foothold. This word changes meanings with the context like a chameleon means cunning or smart. It can be derogatory and complimentary too; it depends. But for women like me who are outspoken, who challenge systems and powers-that-be, this term can be sometimes used in popular lingo to diss our characters.

Nidhi Goyal is an activist, comedian and pav-bhaji lover

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