Very insightful interview. Props to her for raising so many important issues of the film industry and bringing them into the public eye.
Highlights of the interview-
'Our society loves raw and strong characters'
'They make women believe they won't last long; It's a trap'
'You are always told "dedh shaani kisi ko nahi achchi lagti", but at the same time the more successful you get, the more suitors you have'
'Bollywood wants stereotypical actresses'
'Ads for fairness creams give people a complex and take away their confidence'
'Tomorrow if I have a dark kid, I wouldn't want them to think they have to be lighter to be of value'
'My sister is an acid attack survivor; She's a hero'
'The way I dealt with my failures was very heroic and I'd like to write a book about that'
'Success will never teach you anything. We have to teach our kids that it's okay to fail'
'I don't always see failure and criticism as something that is out to destroy me'
'Just be yourself'
8