Shome’s tongue-in-cheek comment took a shot at advertisers for “never” approaching her with ads that had good budget.

Here we look at five woman characters from recent Hindi shows and films that broke the mould and challenged long-held fictional stereotypes.

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu donated her platelets to an elderly woman who is actor Tillotama Shome’s friend’s grandmother. Taapsee offered to donate her platelets despite not knowing her at all. 

“Like in any script there are layers you peel, but I think the predominant feeling for me, when I read the script was, that of guilt,” says Shome.

“We the sort of privileged upper classes, are Ashwins in many ways, ” says director Rohena Gera. Have you watched Is Love Enough? Sir Yet?

Many women have built their lives and found comfort outside their parents’ houses. They are able to do that because they are economically independent. Here’s how the protagonist inspired me with her independence.

The film asks “Is Love Enough?” as an awkward but emotional relationship brews between the US returned ‘Sir’ and his young widowed ‘maid’. The film is thought-provoking and touches upon very sensitive issues but remains understated and non-preachy. Here’s why

Sir narrates a love story between a domestic house help Ratan and her employer Ashwin

Chintu Ka Birthday depicts the unconditional love parents have for their children even under dire circumstances and how they can go to any length to protect them.