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Tillotama Shome Calls Out Double Standards in Women‑Led Films
✍️ Mid-day
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 08:33 PM
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Filmmaker Tillotama Shome has publicly challenged the industry's double standards when it comes to women‑led projects, asking why similar scrutiny is not applied to male‑led films.
In a recent interview with Midday, filmmaker Tillotama Shome voiced her frustration over what she sees as a double standard in the Indian film industry.
Shome highlighted that women‑led projects are often subjected to intense scrutiny over budgets, marketing strategies and creative choices, while male‑led films receive far less questioning.
She questioned why the same level of examination is not extended to male directors, calling for a more equitable approach that treats all filmmakers with the same level of professional respect.
Shome’s remarks come as the industry continues to grapple with gender bias, and she hopes her comments will spark a broader conversation about fairness and accountability for all creators.
Shome highlighted that women‑led projects are often subjected to intense scrutiny over budgets, marketing strategies and creative choices, while male‑led films receive far less questioning.
She questioned why the same level of examination is not extended to male directors, calling for a more equitable approach that treats all filmmakers with the same level of professional respect.
Shome’s remarks come as the industry continues to grapple with gender bias, and she hopes her comments will spark a broader conversation about fairness and accountability for all creators.