Malaika Arora has spoken about the judgment and backlash she faced from the public, friends, and family following her divorce from Arbaaz Khan. She stated that prioritizing her personal happiness was crucial, despite societal discomfort with women making independent life decisions. Arora also highlighted the societal double standards where women are judged more harshly than men for similar choices, emphasizing her lack of regrets about her decision to be on her own.