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Dia Mirza: Artists must voice truth for societal change
12 Aug
Summary
- Actors should speak up on societal issues for progress.
- Women's roles in cinema have evolved significantly.
- Dia Mirza selects stories that aim to improve lives.
As Dia Mirza marks 25 years in the film industry, she reflects on her career and the evolving landscape of women's representation in cinema.
Mirza acknowledges a shift in filmmaking, noting that while strong female characters have always existed, commercial cinema had leaned towards male perspectives. She highlights that the past decade has seen a resurgence of complex female roles.
Her personal approach to filmmaking involves selecting impactful stories rather than mere roles, aiming for narratives that encourage audience reflection and societal betterment. Mirza also stresses the civic duty of artists to voice truths on critical issues like social justice and climate change.
Operation Safed Sagar, Mirza's recent project, is currently available on Netflix. She believes that all citizens, not just artists, have the right to question and participate in building better societal systems.
