Richa Chadha criticized the stereotypical portrayal of ‘progressive’ women in Bollywood during an interview, calling such characters “badly written.” She questioned filmmakers’ understanding of real women. Similarly, Ratna Pathak Shah condemned the notion that modernity is defined by smoking and drinking, emphasizing that true modernity lies in how one treats others.Richa slams stereotypical depictions of ‘progressive’ women
Richa Chadha criticized the stereotypical portrayal of ‘progressive’ women in Bollywood during an interview, calling such characters “badly written.” She questioned filmmakers’ understanding of real women. Similarly, Ratna Pathak Shah condemned the notion that modernity is defined by smoking and drinking, emphasizing that true modernity lies in how one treats others.