Kriti Sanon Champions Women-Led Films, Citing Gangubai Kathiawadi’s Success
Bollywood star Kriti Sanon is using her voice to advocate for greater representation of women in the film industry. Speaking at SheShakti 2025, she highlighted the need for more female-driven narratives and encouraged producers to take a chance on women-led projects.
Gangubai Kathiawadi: A Turning Point?
Sanon pointed to the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi as a prime example of how women-centric films can achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success. “Someone had the guts to back a film like that, with that scale, and it worked wonders,” she remarked, emphasizing that scale and grandeur aren’t just reserved for male-led projects. The film’s impressive box office performance serves as a testament to the growing audience appetite for diverse stories featuring strong female leads.
The Crew and Beyond: A Call for More Female-Driven Stories
Sanon also mentioned Rajesh A Krishnan’s upcoming film, The Crew, as another promising example of a female-led project. She urged producers to continue investing in such films, paving the way for more diverse stories and opportunities for women in Bollywood. Her passionate call to action at SheShakti 2025 resonates with the ongoing movement for greater gender equality and representation within the Indian film industry.