Bollywood - In Search of the Feminine Gaze: Richa Chadha in conversation with Supriya Dravid

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

Bollywood, and the Indian film industry in general, is dominated by men and tends to have an innately masculine bias. However, recent trends have shown films centered around women are slowly and surely making their mark. The spirited, multiple-awardee and popular actor Richa Chadha speaks of searching for the feminine sensibility and the important perspectives it represents. Chadha\u2019s major films include \u2018 Masaan,\u2019 \u2018Gangs of Wasseypur,\u2019 and \u2018Sarabjit;\u2019 she has consistently spoken up against patriarchy, misogyny, and injustice. In conversation with Supriya Dravid, she speaks of her career, films, and beliefs.

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This episode is the audio version of a live online session from #JLFHouston2020.