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Srinidhi Shetty Points Out Female Characters Take Backseat in Hero‑Led Films
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM
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In an interview with The Times of India, actress Srinidhi Shetty said that female characters often take a backseat when the narrative focuses on a male hero.
Srinidhi Shetty, known for her work in Kannada and Hindi cinema, spoke about gender representation in films during a recent interaction with The Times of India.
She noted that when a story is built around a male hero, female characters frequently end up in supporting roles, which limits their impact on the plot.
The actress urged filmmakers to give women characters more agency and significance, calling for a shift away from traditional hero‑centric storytelling.
She noted that when a story is built around a male hero, female characters frequently end up in supporting roles, which limits their impact on the plot.
The actress urged filmmakers to give women characters more agency and significance, calling for a shift away from traditional hero‑centric storytelling.