The Hindi cinema business has always pitted male leads against female leads. Actresses have frequently criticized the industry’s prejudice regarding the imbalance in the roles that are written for heroes and heroines. Hema Malini, a seasoned actress, has once more voiced the gospel truth about favoritism in roles intended for actresses.
The dream lady of Hindi cinema feels that even if there has been a significant increase in OTT material, girls in the industry still have to wait for their “once in a lifetime” roles because movies still mostly cast men as the main characters. With such in mind, it was written. goes.
Hema Malini also stated in an interview that she is eager to work more but has not been approached for roles that are deserving enough. She wants to work, but sadly, no roles have been written specifically with her in mind by the directors.
Hema Malini expressed her heartfelt opinions while highlighting the bias in the roles given to women as opposed to the roles created for actors in an interview with Mid-Day. She said, “I’m excited to explore a range of characters, from serious to quirky. I need the role to be fantastic in order for me to accept right away, but nobody has yet extended such an offer.
The Baghban actress vehemently objected when told that actors are discovering new worlds on OTT and cited Amitabh Bachchan’s professional profile as a harsh example. Where are the opportunities today, she asks? Nowadays, actresses are still unable to get writer-supported roles; instead, male actors are the only ones who can play them. Even now, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is given important roles, especially when they are specifically created for him. Yet, actresses have not yet had such unique roles created for them. It would be wonderful if someone could write [tailor-made] Given the role I have. I believe I have the ability to succeed.”
The filmography of Hema Malini’s contemporaries, however, is exciting. Amitabh Bachchan will begin filming for The Intern adaptation with Deepika Padukone after wrapping up work on a Nag Ashwin sci-fi movie starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone. Whereas Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will appear alongside Dharmendra in Rocky and Rani, Prem Kahani, and Dinesh Vijan’s untitled project from Karan Johar. Speaking of seasoned actors and actresses, Hotstar Original Gulmohar marked Sharmila Tagore’s recent comeback. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, directed by Karan Johar, also stars Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan. The year 2020 marks Hema Malini’s final appearance in Ramesh Sippy’s Shimla Mirch.
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