Mumbai, July 24, 2024 — Women in the Indian film industry have long struggled for recognition and equal opportunity. While there has been significant progress, there remains much room for improvement. Veteran actress Jaya Bhattacharya, currently portraying Urmila in Sun Neo’s newly launched show “Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya,” recently spoke about the evolving role of women in the entertainment industry and shared her experiences from a time when women were judged harshly.
Reflecting on her journey, Jaya Bhattacharya revealed, “When I started my acting career years ago, women in the film industry weren’t respected. I once attended a program as a chief guest but left feeling sad. After that, I stopped going to such events. Despite being invited as an honored guest, actresses were judged based on their clothes and stereotyped. Even my neighbours judged me by my profession and said things to my face. I always stood up for myself, explaining that I’m just pursuing my dream and working with pure intentions.”
She added, “These days, people often ask me to teach their kids acting. They dream of having a child in the industry to bring fame and success to their family name. Times have changed a lot, and the industry has evolved. I always focus on improving myself and my skills to achieve my goals, always moving forward without looking back.”
In her latest role, Jaya Bhattacharya plays Urmila, the stepmother of Kartik (Ashish Dixit), who harbours a hidden agenda against her family. “Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya” is a heartfelt family drama that follows Vaishnavi (Brinda Dahal), an orphan who reveres Chhathi Maiyya (Devoleena Bhattacharjee) as her mother.
Tune in to Sun Neo to watch “Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya” every Monday to Saturday at 7 PM.
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