All posts tagged: female filmmakers

Zeenat Aman Says Actress Today Get Good Roles Even After Becoming Mothers: ‘Wasn’t Like This In Our Time’ | Bollywood News

Zeenat Aman Says Actress Today Get Good Roles Even After Becoming Mothers: ‘Wasn’t Like This In Our Time’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 08:13 IST Zeenat Aman also mentioned that earlier, marriage and motherhood often called for the end of a heroine’s career. Zeenat Aman was regarded as one of the most glamorous and progressive stars of the 1970s. Veteran Bollywood star Zeenat Aman has spoken about the evolution of Bollywood over the decades, further highlighting the increased freedom and opportunities available to actresses today as compared to her time in the industry. She stated that marriage or motherhood has no negative effect on an actress’ career. Reflecting on the changing dynamics for leading women in today’s era of Bollywood, Zeenat said, “These days actresses, after being married and after becoming mothers, get good roles. It was not like this in our time. The shelf life of the heroine was very short.” She mentioned that earlier, marriage and motherhood often called for the end of a heroine’s career, calling their shelf life in Bollywood as short. The actress also expressed pride in the growing presence of females in Bollywood, especially behind the camera. “I …

Women in Film India releases new initiative called ‘The Resilience Playbook’

Women in Film India releases new initiative called ‘The Resilience Playbook’

New Delhi, Indian producer Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Women in Film India is going to champion mental well-being for women in cinema through a brand new initiative, “The Resilience Playbook”. Women in Film India releases new initiative called ‘The Resilience Playbook’ With “The Resilience Playbook,” WIF India is holding its first six-week series of workshops for women in film in India to address their mental wellbeing, according to a release. This six-week immersive, first of its kind workshop offers that sanctuary, which is led by wellness practitioner and life coach Chetna Chakravarthy to help female filmmakers. Guneet said the workshop is designed to offer fundamental tools and pathways to help women navigate the unpredictability of the film business and build careers that last. “We are an industry built on freelancers, a creative ecosystem that thrives on independent talent. But with that comes a great deal of uncertainty. For creativity to truly flow, what one needs most is resilience. It is the core skill that allows us to endure, to adapt, and to carve out our place …

Nicole Kidman speaks out on emerging female filmmakers, advocates for ‘resisting ageism’ at Cannes Film Festival | Hollywood

Nicole Kidman speaks out on emerging female filmmakers, advocates for ‘resisting ageism’ at Cannes Film Festival | Hollywood

May 18, 2025 10:11 PM IST Nicole Kidman is set to receive the Woman in Motion Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her advocacy and continued efforts in championing female directors. Nicole Kidman is one of the most renowned actors of her generation, having consistently worked with some of the greatest filmmakers of her era. But she is also one actor who is not afraid to take risks, and has maintained her vow to work with more female filmmakers.  Nicole Kidman attends the Kering Women in Motion Talk at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz(REUTERS) The Cannes Film Festival and Kering announced that actor Nicole Kidman will be the 10th recipient of the Women in Motion Award. At Cannes, the actor opened up about the discussion on giving young female filmmakers a chance and the ways in which the industry can improve further. (Also read: Nicole Kidman to receive Women in Motion Award at 2025 Cannes Film Festival) What Nicole said  Nicole had made a public vow …

Kristen Stewart calls out Industry’s ‘phony’ support for female filmmakers, ‘they check these little boxes’

Kristen Stewart, the Charlie’s Angels star, recently stated that Hollywood does the bare minimum to support female filmmakers. Except for four of them. Kristen Stewart calls out Hollywood for being ‘phony.'(Getty Images) Stewart, who will make her directorial debut with an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s novel The Chronology of Water, told Porter magazine that there is a “phony” performative structure that women directors use to achieve success in the film industry. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “[There’s a] thinking that we can check these little boxes, and then do away with the patriarchy, and how we’re all made of it,” Stewart said. “It’s easy for them to be like, ‘Look what we’re doing. We’re making Maggie Gyllenhaal’s movie! We’re making Margot Robbie’s movie!’ And you’re like, OK, cool. You’ve chosen four.” Stewart added, “And I’m in awe of those women, I love those women [but] it feels phony. If we’re congratulating each other for broadening perspective, when we haven’t really …