MUMBAI — Bollywood has witnessed an upsurge in female-oriented films recently. The best example of this is Kangana Ranaut's Queen and Madhuri Dixit-Juhi Chawla's Gulaab Gang releasing a day prior to the occasion of International Women's Day. A few women of B-town shared their opinions on whether Bollywood films influence mass-mentality towards the fairer sex. Further, we also quizzed as to who they look up to as the 'Superwoman of Bollywood'. Sunny Leone: Yes. They do affect the mass-mentality. And according to me, Ekta Kapoor is the superwoman of Bollywood Evelyn Sharma: I definitely agree with that. Some great examples are Fashion or Kahaani. And how Cate Blanchet said so perfectly in her Oscar acceptance speech for the movie Blue Jasmine. Without doubt Deepika Padukone was the superwoman of Bollywood in 2013. In 2014 the cards are yet to be played. Shilpa Shukla: Definitely Female oriented films influence mass mentality to a large extent. We often underestimate this strength but the reason why Chak De India plays twice every month on TV or the fact that people want to watch it again and again is a proof to support this. The influence could be on one individual or a group, as long as it is there, we are on the right track. The superwoman of Bollywood for me is Juhi Chawla. Swara Bhaskar: Well I think it's both things. It is just not Bollywood, but in anywhere the films reflect what is happening in society. They influence the general mindset. Superwoman in Bollywood: Ekta Kapoor a very distinctive figure. She has occupied a powerful position which is traditionally considered male. Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji are also inspiring. Neeti Mohan: I think it does influence, especially in the rural areas. But this is just an inspiration. What needs to be done is every family needs to respect women and only then can we have a change. Superwoman for me would definitely be Madhuri Dixit. — Agencies
