Freida Pinto foresees 'explosion of creativity' in India

Freida Pinto, renowned for her role in "Slumdog Millionaire," has lauded the advancements in how women are depicted in Indian films and television. She is particularly pleased to see female characters being portrayed with their inherent complexities and imperfections, a departure from earlier portrayals that often confined them to duty-bound or purely virtuous roles.

Pinto shared her preference for characters that are not perfect, finding them more engaging and relatable. This appreciation for authenticity extends to her vision for India's creative landscape. She expressed a strong desire to witness a significant "explosion of creativity" within the country.

Highlighting the nation's youth, Pinto noted their abundance of ideas and their drive for change. She voiced her hope that this burgeoning creativity will not be stifled, suppressed, or shunned, but rather allowed to flourish and flourish immensely.