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TOIFA 2025 Honors Women Shaping Indian Cinema
29 Nov
Summary
- TOIFA 2025 introduces Women in Cinema category.
- Less than 3% of Indian films are directed by women.
- Mentorship is crucial for women creators' success.
The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) 2025 is set to launch a significant new category, 'Women in Cinema,' to honor women who are reshaping the industry and driving social progress. This initiative aims to address the stark underrepresentation, with Guneet Monga Kapoor pointing out that less than three percent of India's annual film output is directed by women.
The 'Women in Cinema' category will bestow three accolades: the Visionary Woman of the Year Award, the Powerful Voice in Cinema Award, and the Champions of Change Award. These honors recognize extraordinary contributions ranging from expanding global reach to challenging social norms and advocating for equality.
Monga Kapoor stresses that while recognition is vital, genuine change requires structured support, mentorship, and consistent opportunities. She advocates for industry-wide collaboration to build a robust mentorship ecosystem, which she believes will be a game-changer for more women to direct and share their stories.
