The event started off with a moving performance by tabla master Charu Hariharan, followed by the magazine’s trailer. In front of diplomats and dignitaries, Pednekar participated in a Q&A during which Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, UNDP India, questioned her about her path, inspirations, and other topics.
Pednekar spoke to us and smiled as he added another achievement to his resume. “I am overjoyed, and it is really an honour that they (UNDP) thought I was deserving of accepting this duty,” she exclaimed. I’ve done my part and contributed to society through my employment for a very long time. But now that I’m working with a group like UNDP, it will help my message get out to more people and those who need to hear it. Above all. For me, it is a very satisfying feeling.
Participants included Manasi Joshi, an Indian para-badminton player, Shomby Sharp, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for India, Ralf Heckner, the Swiss Ambassador to India, and Freddy Sven, the Danish Ambassador to India.
Pednekar, who is renowned for producing films about societal shame and taboos, revealed that she is fervently committed to advancing gender equality and taking action on climate change. The notion behind influencers is that we all have objectives to accomplish in order for the world to be a just and equal place for everyone. To share the proper message so that more people would be inspired to follow the right road, whether through my onscreen efforts or offscreen activities. I sincerely hope that all the work I do contributes to making the world more equal in some way,” she expressed hope.
From the 2015 film have guts, Toilet: A Love Story (2017) The 33-year-old actor, who has brought attention to social problems and women’s issues with his films such as Shubh Mangal Savdhaan (2017) and congratulate (2022), believes that there are numerous ways in which women deal with gender inequality. “We still are so conditioned and used to everyday sexism that sometimes I don’t even recognise if I’m treating someone in a certain way, whether it be as simple as expecting your mother to cook for you after a long day at work or someone who is very educated, knowledgeable, or very privileged. Hence, in my opinion, I strive to have a strong character that may inspire and fulfil more and more women through my job.