In a panel discussion on Wednesday at the “National Convention on Mann Ki Baat @ 100,” actress Raveena Tandon claimed that women in the Hindi film industry have broken the “glass ceiling” and are now challenging every barrier erected by men. have arrived. Tandon, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema throughout the 1990s and the early 2000s, suggested that the film industry take a cue from sister industries TV and OTT (over-the-top) platforms, which develop shows with female protagonists and pay women better than their male counterparts. He remarked, stepping forward.
Raveena Tandon at the national convention’s opening ceremony on Mann Ki Baat @100. (PTI)
“We also discuss the issue of pay inequality, but in the TV sector today, women are paid far more than males, which is fantastic given the work they perform. In fact, in my opinion, women are in charge of the TV sector. Women’s issues are debated even in OTT forums where most of the protagonists are female.
We are making progress in the film industry, which has historically been dominated by men, but the tide is absolutely turning. We have penetrated the male-dominated area thanks to our women, who have smashed the glass ceiling “During a session on “Nari Shakti” held in this city, the 48-year-old actor made the statement.
According to Tandon, concerns like representation and pay inequality still exist in the sector, but things are changing as more women hold senior roles. “There is a change in the world now because women have all of the top roles, including directors of photography, choreographers, directors, producers, stage heads, and channel heads.
“As a result, we are receiving such opportunities. A woman in charge of production is more likely to succeed because she is aware of the problems, has the sensibility, and understands the difficulties “affirmed the Padma Shri honoree.
The actor Mohra, Daman, Matra, and online series Aranyak creator Tandon claimed that actors in Hindi cinema in the 1990s “struggled” to alter their perceived image. He stated: “During the 1990s, there have been significant changes in the film industry. You’ll be forced to act out a predetermined role.”
The actress claims that her filmography is a reflection of the social concerns she supports. She earned a National Film Award for her performance as a victim of marital rape in the 2001 film Daman. Tandon claimed that themes like domestic abuse and marital rape were ignored, and she battled greatly to bring a narrative like Kalpana Lajmi’s Daman to the screen.
“While I struggled and didn’t receive any approbation at the time, the movie received the National Film Award, and deservedly so—it was a film that was ahead of its time. We are still working on it today, 23 years later “are speaking. “marriage rape” continues to this day.
The actor also congratulated Prasar Bharati, the monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 100th edition of the program, which is set to air on April 30. Tandon argued that the PM’s initiative highlights the unsung national heroes, whose contributions are sometimes overlooked by the media.
“The grassroots of our society, which is home to so many heroes and so many people who have used the resources at their disposal to make a difference locally, brings attention to the actions of those who are less frequently featured in the news.
“But by this PR, He (Modi) elevates these heroes to the fore and motivates the nation. He has been so prosperous that he has won the hearts of all Americans through this.”
Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, attended as the honorary guest of the Vice President, who on Wednesday in New Delhi officially opened the one-day National Conference on Mann Ki Baat @ 100.