By Hindustan Times
Actress Neha Dhupia is glad that the portrayal of ladies at the big screen is changing from the homely, simple and innocent character to a bolder and stronger one. She is however undecided how long this transition will last. "THIS CAN BE A good thing that filmmakers have started taking a look at women
characters with a distinct perspective. But we have to see how long it'll last," Neha told IANS in an interview.
"It's in contrast to Madhur (Bhandarkar) wasn't doing it before. There have been directors who've worked with actresses like Rekha and Sridevi. Now simply because you might have a movie like 'The Dirty Picture', it does not imply the change is going on everywhere.
"I can't name a couple of film like that. There aren't many such women-oriented films being made. There is one or maximum two. It has always been a male-dominated industry. Nevertheless it is changing, that is a fair thing," she added.
The former Miss India made her Bollywood debut with 2003 film Qayamat: City Under Threat, where she played Ajay Devgn's love interest.
She went directly to do bold films like Julie and Sheesha but later shifted directly to performance-oriented roles with films like Mithya, Delhi Heights and Phas Gaye Re Obama.
Neha says it's welcoming to peer out-of-the-box ideas in Bollywood.
"It is sweet to peer that we have got some breakthrough directors who've come forward and are willing to make films. What's even better is they have the support of the folks who've the cash and those that have the talent," said the 31-year-old.
"It is not only the filmmakers, writers and producers but additionally the actors who're conscious about the truth that they would like to do something way more engaging," she added.
The actress is now looking ahead to the discharge of her upcoming film Maximum, also featuring Sonu Sood and Naseeruddin Shah.
She plays Sonu's wife Supriya within the film. Directed by Kabeer Kaushik it's slated for release June 29.
The film was recently showcased on the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and awards held in Singapore.
Though this can be a male-dominated film, Neha is confident she's going to make an impression at the audience.
"It is less complicated to face out in a male-dominated film than it's to face out in an ensemble cast. My character is a very powerful a part of the film," she added.
