Home / Entertainment / Bollywood News / Article /
Vidya Balan: Faced sexism from men, women and myself
Updated On: 22 June, 2021 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Uma Ramasubramanian
With `Sherni` highlighting patriarchy besides its central theme, Vidya Balan on how society’s gender bias made her underestimate herself.
Listen to this article :
Vidya Balan
With `Sherni`, Vidya Balan has done again what she does best — highlight a larger story through the journey of a commonplace character. While at it, she has also delivered a compelling performance. “It’s overwhelming to receive so many messages. I make films for people to watch; the more people watch it, the happier it makes me. That said, it is not about validation. I choose the stories I want to tell. My decision is not based on what [subjects] the audience will like. When they do like what I am putting out, it’s a form of gratification. It encourages me as an actor. I think anyone who says they are making films for themselves and don’t care about box-office is bullshi**ing,” says Balan, flushed from the praise for her latest release.
In showcasing divisional forest officer Vidya Vincent’s efforts to save a tigress from hunters and release her into the national park, director Amit Masurkar has highlighted the man-animal conflict. The director, while staying true to the central theme, has also tackled patriarchy, depicting how men are reluctant to take orders from a woman forest officer. Balan says the track resonated deeply with her. “Sexism is not only about how men treat women; it is as much a mindset that women have, as a result of their deep-rooted conditioning. I have faced sexism from men, women and myself. Sometimes I have underestimated myself because I am a woman. But over time, I’ve realised that there is a way out. I don’t have to hold myself back because [of my gender].”
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT