‘Women In Films’ panel discussion at Mumbail Film Fest

Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival hosts the ‘Women In Film’ panel discussion with eminent women from the world of cinema

MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 3, 2015:

On Tuesday, November 3rd, Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India brought together distinguished women from Indian and international cinema. Shabana Azmi, Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Kiran Rao, Anupama Chopra and American filmmaker Ava DuVernay took part in a conversation on Women in Film that was powered by Lifebuoy and their initiative ‘Help a Child Reach 5′ that examined the position of women in film today.

The session commenced with the screening of a moving film about Lifebuoy’s ‘Help a Child Reach 5’ initiative. Made by acclaimed director Anand Gandhi, the film which deals with the issue of infant mortality left the audience visibly touched. The discussion was then kicked off by Anuvab Pal who moderated the conversation and touched upon important topics ranging from the relation between gender and characters to the wage disparity that still remains prevalent across many industries.

In response to a question, Kangana Ranaut expressed, “I feel it’s not about female or male centric characters, it is about a character that has lived and been loved.”

Vidya Balan shares her views stating that, “I have seen growth and I am happy with it. You have to look at the journey and not the destination.”

Talking about the portrayal of women in films, actor Shabana Azmi said, “It has been left to parallel cinema to portray women with any kind of complexity”.

Ava DuVernay spoke about the issues women face in Hollywood and said, “There is a definite kind of film a woman is allowed to make”. She then added, “because of economics women are not given the budget or trust to make films apart from romantic comedy.”

Kiran Rao also expressed that “women must stand up and know their worth and their value”

The panel was preceded by a brunch that celebrated women in film. Attended by women at the top of their game in media and film, the occasion was made even more special by Sula Vineyards which did a tasting of their new sparkling wine- Brut Tropicale.

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Aishwarya follows Karwa Chauth ritual religiously

Aishwarya follows Karwa Chauth ritual religiously

It was the traditional festival of Karva Chauth on Friday and just like the other Indian women, the Bachchan Bahu, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also followed this ritual religiously.

Insipite of being away from home and being busy in the shoot of her upcoming movie Ae Dil Hai Muskhil in London, this rooted actress followed this auspicious festival.

An insider informs that the diva was quite determined to follow every single detail attached to the festival. The actress had observed a fast and broke it only after the arrival of the loving husband, who had specially flew down to acknowledge his wife’s efforts and be the caring one.

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‘Four Pillars of Basement is a Psycho Thriller’ - Dillzan Wadia

Though he has played the lead actor in Phir Ek Sazish, Bollywood Villa, Sarforshi which have already been released and met mediocre reception from the audience.

Dillzan Wadia humbly says, “This is my first fresh Big Film. I have put in more than 100 % in it. Yes, I have great expectations from my latest film FOUR PILLARS OF BASEMENT.

“I have seen those times when I didn’t have work and had to accept whatever was dished out to me. This is out and out a different film in terms of its story, direction and even my looks,” he said.

“We worked much on my looks, I had to look like a Security-in-Charge. I had to have the mannerisms of those guys who day-in-day-out perform their duties which makes our lives simpler and safer,” says Dillzan.

The story is by Rajan Safri Lucknowi. Dillzan was so impressed with it that for the last 2 years, he went around talking to several producers, read it out to them. The story hinges on the shoulder of the protagonist.

“We have put in more than the budget amount of time, money, efforts, shooting days and even post productions. Finally the P & A. Its promos have received positive hype from the people, and I really pray to God that I would not disappoint them,” reveals Dillzan .

Four Pillars of Basement is a one night story. It is a woman-oriented film. I play 2 different characters in the film. One is the guy who has escaped from the Asylum, the insane character while the other is that of a Security Guard.

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