Namita Thapar has drawn parallel between Urmila’s often-overlooked role in the Ramayana and the contributions of housewives today. Her LinkedIn post, which highlighted unpaid domestic work, sparked a discussion on recognition, gender roles and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities. Shark Tank India judge and entrepreneur it has highlighted the often-unrecognised contributions of housewives, drawing a parallel between Urmila, Lakshman’s wife in the Ramayana, and homemakers today.