NCW organizes discussions on Role of Media and Entertainment in Empowering Women ahead of International Women’s Day The National Commission for Women in collab
NCW organises discussions on
Role of Media and Entertainment in Empowering Women ahead of International
Women’s Day
The National Commission for Women in collaboration with Netflix hosted
special discussions yesterday on the role of media and entertainment in
empowering women, ahead of International Women’s Day.
The two panel discussions brought together some
of the most distinguished personalities from the industry, academia, NGOs,
women actors and directors who shared their perspective on the role of
storytelling in shaping the narrative of women empowerment.
Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission
for Women said, “Cinema can be a massive change agent, but their full potential
cannot be realised until we accept and elevate the voices and stories of women.
Women’s involvement in all facets of the film industry, including writing,
directing, producing, and acting, not only inspires and encourages women
everywhere but also ushers in a future that is more fair and inclusive for
everyone. Through this NCW-Netflix collaboration, we aim to highlight the
amazing abilities of women in film so that future generations will be able to
hear their voices, learn about their experiences, and be inspired by what they
have accomplished.”
Tanya
Bami, Series Head, Netflix India spoke on the role of storytelling in
driving female forward narratives.
The day long event started with a panel
discussion on the role of media and entertainment in women empowerment. The
panel had celebrated actor and producer Huma Qureshi, Himanshu Rai, Director,
IIM Indore, Veerendra Mishra, IPS, AIG MP Police, Nayana Sahasrabuddhe,
President, Bhartiya Stree Shakti, Priyanka Kher, Breakthrough India and Uday
Singh, Head Motion Pictures Association.
The second panel discussion titled ‘Her Story,
Her Voice: A Conversation with Women in Media & Entertainment’ provided
insights on championing female representation in the entertainment industry.
The panel featured women actors and directors who are known for their stellar
work in depiction of strong, progressive and resilient women through their
stories.
On the panel were Rasika Dugal (Indian Actress
known for her role in Delhi Crime), Jasmeet K Reen (Director, Darlings),
Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul (Director of Thappad), Prajakta Koli (Indian Youtuber
and Actress, known for her role in Netflix series Mismatched), Tanya Bami,
Series Head, Netflix India represented the streaming service on the panel. The
session was moderated by film critic Sucharita Tyagi.