Actress Dimple Hayathi has weighed in on the growing discussion about the representation of women in mainstream cinema after the controversy erupted due to the hyper sexualization of Janhvi Kapoor’s role in “Peddi”.
Without naming Peddi, she highlighted how actresses are often judged for the characters they portray, even though they have little control over how those roles are written.
Taking to social media, Dimple said the conversation about women’s roles in films is long overdue and welcomed the fact that audiences are now paying closer attention to the issue.
According to her, many actresses accept the opportunities available to them while trying to establish themselves in the industry.
As a result, they should not be held solely responsible when a character lacks depth or is reduced to a stereotype.
Dimple argued that the quality of a role is largely determined by the writing and filmmaking process.
She noted that actresses frequently face criticism based on how their characters are presented, while the creative decisions behind those portrayals often escape scrutiny.
The actress also pointed out that women performers are rarely given enough opportunities to showcase their full acting potential.
In contrast, hero-centric films often allow male actors greater freedom and range in characterization.