As actress Huma Qureshi turns a year older today, the birthday girl believes we live in a male dominated world.
“Not just in the film industry, but the world is dominated by men. However, there is a great path being created for women. There are female protagonists getting big roles, big releases and big audiences. Big films are being made around women and they have box office collections. In that sense, there is a definite shift in power when it comes to women. Look at Vidya, she’s a torch bearer. She’s left a mark. Even in a film like D-Day, it was more male oriented but I knew the director wouldn’t cast me if I had no role to play. I’m ok if the film doesn’t revolve around me. I should bring something to the table”, says Huma.
Adding, “Cinema is a reflection of our society. 20-30 years back women were not so involved, whether in films or the corporate world or even at home. They didn’t have that power to negotiate things. Things have not changed in a big way but gradually it is and cinema is reflecting that”. Like Vidya Balan, we believe Huma is creating her own path in Bollywood. Here’s wishing the star a Happy Birthday and success to come in her future projects!
