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Indian Survey Shows Only 10 Percent Of Writing And Directing Jobs Are Held By Women
A new survey highlights on-and off-screen representation of women, by analysing 150 theatrical films and series released in 2021.
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Dear Indian Entertainment, why is crossdressing so funny to you?
The audience breaks into rapturous applause as Gutthi sings “Phool Khile hain gulshan gulshan” (Kapil Sharma Show). Comic relief at the expense of men dresses as women is not uncommon in Indian entertainment industry. What may have started as a necessity in the times of Shakespeare, when women were not allowed to act, has turned […]
IFFI Celebrates Women In 47th Edition
The International Film Festival of India began on Sunday with high energy at the Party Capital of India Goa.
Parveen Babi Lives On: Wealth To Serve Poor Women, Kids
It’s been 11 years since Bollywood lost Parveen Babi. After a long legal battle put up by her paternal family, the Bombay High Court has finally accepted the legitimacy of her will, offering relief to Muradkhan Babi, 82, the actress’ maternal uncle. According to the will, 80% of Parveen’s wealth will be used to serve and improve the […]
From Bengali cinema: 7 Actresses who have broken new ground
We bring to a list of Bengali actresses who have broken new ground
Fearless and Feminist : A look at the Best Movie Moments of Zohra Sehgal
Padma Shri Padma Vibhushan Zohra Sehgal has been immortalised as the ‘Grand old lady of India’. On her birthday, some of her great cinematic moments
Remembering the enigma called Parveen Babi on her birthday
On the birth anniversary of Praveen Babi, a look at her life and times.
Shabana Azmi believes this is a great time for women in Bollywood
Actress and Social activist Shabana Azmi talks about women in Indian Cinema: a report by ZeeNews
