Mumbai: Bollywood veteran actor Dimple Kapadia, who plays a drug lord in the upcoming streaming series Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo, feels that the audience is now open to badass female characters on the screen and that the cinema in India has largely evolved for the good. The series will showcase women taking charge of the story with guns, drugs, and badassery at their disposal.
Talking about the changing attitude of the audience, Dimple Kapadia said, "I think while these themes have always been present in cinema, it seems that audiences are becoming more accepting of them and seeking out content that pushes the boundaries. It's important to recognize that cinema is a reflection of society and that society itself is becoming more accepting of these themes."
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She added, "We cannot ignore the fact that there is a growing appetite for content that explores darker and more taboo subjects. As artists, it's our job to navigate this landscape with care and sensitivity, while still pushing the boundaries and exploring new grounds. Ultimately, it's up to the audience to decide what they want to watch, and as artists, our job is to create content that resonates with them."
Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo will drop on Disney+ Hotstar on May 5. The story revolves around the matriarch Savitri, her daughters-in-law Bijli and Kajal, and her daughter Shanta, who live in a remote village in India's northwest. Directed and created by Homi Adajania, the series focuses on these four extraordinary women. (With agency inputs)
