EntertainmentPosted at: Oct 10 2024 9:02AM


Bollywood icons rally for gender inclusivity in cinema

Mumbai, Oct 10 (UNI) Bollywood celebrities highlighted the need for promoting gender inclusivity in films and called for an urgent transformation within the industry, advocating for the creation of a more gender-sensitive environment that promotes equal opportunities, diverse representation, and inclusive narratives.


The event was organised by Breakthrough Trust "Reframe by Breakthrough: Reimagining Pop Culture featured prominent figures, including actor Huma Qureshi, writer and director Vijay Krishna Acharya, director Vikramaditya Motwane, writer and director Varun Grover, film editor Shweta Venkat Mathew, screenwriter and director Nitya Mehra, screenwriter Atika Chouhan, and film critic Mayank Shekhar.



They emphasised that films can reflect and influence how gender roles and relationships are understood in society.
The speakers stressed that fostering such a culture is essential for dismantling long-standing stereotypes and biases, ultimately driving positive social change through storytelling.

Actor Huma Qureshi said, though obviously, still a lot needs to be done in this sector.

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