These remarkable women, whether reflecting on legacy, choosing fearlessness, or stepping into emotionally demanding roles, are reshaping how stories about women are told in cinema. They’re making a powerful stand on their point, one conversation at a time.
Her Circle Standpoint is a thought-provoking discussion that aims to amplify voices and inspire collective action toward building a more inclusive society. From the way women are written on the page to how they’re brought to life on set, female storytellers and performers face unique challenges. These challenges are often rooted in industry norms, stereotypes, and long-standing biases. But despite these hurdles, they are breaking barriers, advocating for richer representation, and redefining what it means to be a woman in film, with courage, insight, and authenticity.
To discuss their standpoint, we have inspiring women with us. These are artists who lead by example.
Juhi Babbar Soni opens up about the influence of her mother, Nadira Zaheer Babbar, whose mentorship, generosity and commitment to elevating other women in theatre shaped Juhi’s own journey as an actor, writer and director.
Kritika Kamra shares how saying no to things that didn’t resonate with her and drawing strength from women around her who broke rules helped her navigate her career with integrity and fearlessness.
Sheeba Chadha speaks on her craft as an actor, pay parity and, one of her most emotionally demanding roles — portraying a mother who loses her child in Pagglait. She touches upon what it takes to embody such vulnerability with honesty and depth.
Together, they touch upon what it’s like to work on roles written by women, how it was like working with their director on The Great Shamsuddin Family, Anusha Rizvi, and the efficiency on sets led by women. These conversations spotlight the female gaze in cinema, the resilience behind the craft, and the shared belief that when women tell women’s stories, every character truly breathes.