All posts tagged: women in cinema

Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she listens to her husband Raj ’99 percent of the time’ | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she listens to her husband Raj ’99 percent of the time’ | Telugu News

4 min readHyderabadJun 18, 2026 11:13 AM IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married to director Raj Nidimoru in 2025, and started a new phase of her life. The wedding was an intimate affair and since then, the two have often shwered their love for each other on social media. In a new interview, Samantha opened up about the influence of her husband, even in the smallest of her decisions, like posting a picture on social media. She also spoke about how society judges a woman for their cooking skills, and makes them feel less worthy. ’99 percent of the time, I listen to my husband’ Asked whether having a storyteller at home helped her professionally, Samantha drew a clear line between her personal and professional life, while also describing just how involved her husband is in both. “My personal life is separate, my professional life is separate,” she said, before adding, “every single thing is a joint decision. Every single thing.” Speaking on Galatta Plus, she went on to clarify just how far that extended. …

Tabu says women are judged more harshly for ageing in films: ‘They want to show you the mirror’

Tabu says women are judged more harshly for ageing in films: ‘They want to show you the mirror’

Actor Tabu has never been someone who follows the expected rules of the film industry. Over the years, the acclaimed actor has built a reputation for choosing roles on her own terms, staying away from unnecessary noise and maintaining a level of honesty that is rare in celebrity culture. In a recent conversation with Harper’s Bazaar India, Tabu spoke candidly about ageing, the pressure women face in cinema and why she never learnt how to give safe industry answers. Tabu says she never lied about rejecting scripts. (Instagram ) Also read: Is Tabu upset with Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar for cutting her role in Bhooth Bangla? Director responds People are more worried about your age Reflecting on the way women in films are constantly judged, Tabu pointed out how society often places far more importance on a woman’s age than the woman herself does. “People are more worried about your age than you are yourself. They want to show you the mirror, as though you don’t have one at home,” she said. The actor explained that …

Jacqueline Fernandez addresses stereotypes about women in Bollywood at Cannes: ‘There is no more a shelf life’ | Bollywood

Jacqueline Fernandez addresses stereotypes about women in Bollywood at Cannes: ‘There is no more a shelf life’ | Bollywood

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez believes that Bollywood has undergone a shift, breaking free from traditional stereotypes that once dictated female actors’ career trajectory. She feels women of all ages are now landing fantastic lead roles. Also read: Jacqueline Fernandez opens up about her mother’s death: ‘What could I have done more?’ On the work front, Jacqueline will be seen next in Housefull 5. Jacqueline Fernandez opines During a panel discussion by Deadline Hollywood with the Red Sea Film Foundation titled Women in Cinema, Jacqueline spoke about the changing narrative for women in Bollywood. The discussion was held on the sidelines of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. “In India and in Bollywood, there has been an amazing change where it’s not anymore about fitting a cookie-cutter stereotype of what it means to be an actress and how you could fit in a role. And these are the roles that you can be given if you are a certain age or if you look a certain way. That’s changed a lot in India,” Jacqueline said. The actor added, …

Jacqueline Fernandez opens up about her mother’s death: ‘What could I have done more?’ | Bollywood

Jacqueline Fernandez opens up about her mother’s death: ‘What could I have done more?’ | Bollywood

May 17, 2025 03:13 PM IST Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother, Kim Fernandez, died last month in a Mumbai hospital, days after suffering a heat stroke. Jacqueline Fernandez made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival this year, where she was also an honouree at the women in cinema event in association with the Red Sea Film Foundation. The actor opened up about facing a personal loss in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, talking about her mother Kim Fernandez’s death for the first time. The actor’s mother died in a Mumbai hospital on April 5, her team had confirmed. (Also read: Jacqueline Fernandez delighted to be an honouree at women in cinema initiative at Cannes Film Festival. See pics) Jacqueline Fernandez said that she is yet to process the fact that her mother is no longer with her. What Jacqueline said When asked about her mother’s death, Jacqueline said, “I was lucky that I was able to spend the last few months with her. One always feels, ‘I wish I did more.’ ‘What could I …

Jacqueline Fernandez represents India at Cannes 2025; Lapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to cinema icons | Bollywood News

Jacqueline Fernandez represents India at Cannes 2025; Lapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to cinema icons | Bollywood News

Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, after ditching the opening ceremony’s red carpet walk, arrived at the French Riviera on day 3 to represent Indian cinema and shared pictures showing her excitement to be honoured and recognised as one of the honourees at the ‘Women in Cinema’ initiative. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival will likely see a star-studded lineup from the Indian film industry this year, including event regulars like Aishwarya Rai and debutants Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and more. A few others like Urvashi Rautela and Payal Kapadia, already graced the red carpet on Day 1 of the 78th annual film festival. Lapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel also made her debut walk in traditional clothes, paying homage to legendary Indian actors. Also read: The Bharat Pavilion gets inaugurated at Cannes 2025, Anupam Kher and Shekhar Gupta attend ceremony Jacqueline Fernandez at Cannes 2025 The Kick star arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival decked up in silver tones with a white shirt, matching bottom and bedazzled metallic silver chains that extended till the waist, properly adhering …

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari: ‘We should stop addressing filmmakers as a female filmmaker’ | Bollywood

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari: ‘We should stop addressing filmmakers as a female filmmaker’ | Bollywood

The dialogue surrounding gender parity and redefining the narrative of women in cinema has been ongoing for quite some time. While filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari acknowledges that significant progress has been made, she wonders why the term “female filmmaker” is still widely used, pointing out the inherent bias in this labelling. Also read: I would like to see Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana in a romantic: Ashwini Iyer Tiwari on love stories Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari recently joined the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival as a jury member. Recently, Ashwiny spoke with Hindustan Times where she questioned why this label is still used for women, arguing that male directors are not referred to in a similar manner. She also spoke about the stories she wants to tell and her role as a jury member of the second edition of Red Lorry Film Festival, a festival curated by BookMyShow. On need to break free from ‘female filmmaker’ stereotype When asked about how things have changed for women in the industry, Ashwiny tells us, “A lot …

Sreeleela Receives A Special Gesture From Chiranjeevi On Women’s Day

Sreeleela Receives A Special Gesture From Chiranjeevi On Women’s Day

Sreeleela of Kissik don’t fame is quickly making a name for herself in Indian cinema. With her natural charm, strong screen presence, and impressive acting skills, she has already won over audiences in the South Indian film industry. Now, she is all set to make her Bollywood debut alongside Kartik Aaryan, and fans are eager to see their on-screen chemistry. Their pairing has already created a buzz, and many believe she has the potential to become one of Bollywood’s most promising new faces. With her dedication and talent, she is steadily making her way to the top. Her ability to take on diverse roles and adapt to different film industries has made her a rising star. She is gaining recognition for her work and continues to explore new opportunities. Recently, on International Women’s Day, Sreeleela received a special gesture from megastar Chiranjeevi. He presented her with a thoughtful gift to celebrate her achievements and her upcoming Bollywood and Kollywood debuts when she visited him on the sets of his upcoming film Vishwambhara. He gifted her …