Shabana Azmi Applauds Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt For Reshaping Bollywood Norms
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, an icon of Indian cinema, is optimistic about the changing landscape of Bollywood, especially regarding the portrayal of women.
A Transformative Journey
Shabana Azmi embarked on her cinematic journey in 1974 with "Ankur," where her talent shone brightly. Over the decades, she's been a part of groundbreaking films like "Nishant" and "Godmother," pushing the boundaries of women's representation on screen.
Pioneering Change
“The scenario has improved vastly. Earlier, it was only left to parallel cinema to give women substantial roles. Today, look at the roles Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone are doing in mainstream films. I believe if change has to happen, it should reflect in mainstream cinema, or you are preaching to the converted,” Shabana Azmi said.
A Transformative Journey
Shabana Azmi embarked on her cinematic journey in 1974 with "Ankur," where her talent shone brightly. Over the decades, she's been a part of groundbreaking films like "Nishant" and "Godmother," pushing the boundaries of women's representation on screen.
Pioneering Change
“The scenario has improved vastly. Earlier, it was only left to parallel cinema to give women substantial roles. Today, look at the roles Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone are doing in mainstream films. I believe if change has to happen, it should reflect in mainstream cinema, or you are preaching to the converted,” Shabana Azmi said.
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