Actress Tillotama Shome, known for her role in “Ikka,” has shared her views on the gender bias surrounding women-led films. She emphasized that a film’s success should be based on its content rather than the gender of the lead actor. Shome questioned why women-centric films face scrutiny for box office performance while male-led films are not subjected to the same level of discussion.
When discussing the double standards in questioning women-centric films despite the rise of such stories on OTT platforms, Shome pointed out the disparity in treatment. She highlighted that male-led films also face box office failures without the same level of scrutiny. Shome emphasized that success or failure in cinema should be attributed to the film itself, not the gender of the actors involved.
Shome criticized the language bias in the industry, noting the distinction made between “female” and “male” directors, producers, and actors. She advocated for using gender-neutral terms like “director” and “actor,” emphasizing that success and failure in films should not be tied to gender. Shome stressed that accountability for a film’s performance lies with everyone involved, including filmmakers, actors, and the audience.
In the movie “Ikka,” where Shome portrayed the character of Madhura Banerjee, a resolute public prosecutor, she faced off against Sunny Deol’s character in a courtroom drama. The crime thriller, directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra, premiered on Netflix on July 10.
