Synopsis
On International Women's Day, actress Mona Singh emphasizes the need for greater female representation in the film industry. She believes this will empower women and provide diverse opportunities, enhancing the portrayal of female characters. Her recent work includes the films 'Kaala Paani' and 'Munjya', inspired by Indian folklore.Key Takeaways
- Mona Singh calls for more female representation in the film industry.
- She believes this will empower women.
- Increased representation can lead to more diverse storytelling.
- The film 'Munjya' is based on Indian folklore.
- It explores themes of love and sacrifice.
Mumbai, March 8 (NationPress) Actress Mona Singh, who was recently featured in 'Munjya', is commemorating International Women's Day on Saturday and is advocating for enhanced female representation in the film industry.
In her remarks about empowering women within the industry, the actress emphasized the necessity for increased female representation to create more opportunities for women. She stated, "In my opinion, the most crucial change needed to empower women in our entertainment industry is the need to boost representation of women, promote diversity, and foster more equitable opportunities."
She elaborated, "I believe that by enhancing female representation, both in front of and behind the camera, crafting more complex and nuanced female characters, offering opportunities for diverse female voices, and challenging stereotypical portrayals, we can evolve."
On the professional front, the actress was recently seen in the streaming series 'Kaala Paani' and the theatrical release 'Munjya', which turned out to be a surprise success. The film, part of the Maddock Films supernatural universe, is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It also featured Sharvari Wagh, Abhay Verma, and Sathyaraj.
The film centers around the legend of Munjya, inspired by Indian folklore and mythology in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. According to folklore from Maharashtra and the Konkan coast, Munjya is said to be the spirit of boys who passed away after a specific ceremony but before they could marry, inhabiting peepal trees.
These spirits are portrayed as restless bachelor ghosts that wander trees at night, possessing cleverness and multilingual skills.
The storyline follows a young Brahmin boy named Gotya, who is in love with Munni, a girl seven years his senior. When her marriage is arranged with another man, Gotya tries to poison him. Determined to marry Munni, Gotya takes his sister Gita to a dense jungle to perform black magic beneath a peepal tree, but inadvertently ends up killing himself.
