Actress Shiny Doshi expressed the need for Indian television to move away from portraying women as “soft” and “helpless girls” and instead focus on stronger, more contemporary female characters. She highlighted that most roles offered to her have centered around the traditional image of an ‘ideal’ television heroine. Shiny emphasized the importance of evolving with the changing times and showcasing the strength of modern women on screen.
Television, according to Shiny, should adapt to the digital age and create content that resonates with the empowered women of today. She urged the industry to explore diverse narratives and move beyond the stereotypical portrayal of women as helpless individuals. Shiny emphasized the role of the audience in influencing the type of content produced and called for a shift towards more empowering roles for women.
Acknowledging the commercial aspects of television, Shiny emphasized the need for viewers to demand and support content that showcases women in a more realistic and empowered light. She recognized the importance of storytelling that reflects the struggles faced by women while advocating for a broader narrative that captures the changing dynamics of society. Shiny emphasized the potential for innovative storytelling and fresh concepts that have yet to be explored on television.
