Zoya
Reema: New Salim Javed of Hindi films
11.2.2013, Mumbai
WIFT rather Women in Film &
Television Association in India is actively working to create an awareness
about how women are portrayed in multi media. It is an International
association and the moving force behind WIFT, India is a young, dynamic called
Petrina. Petrina has in a very short time mobilized support from the strong and
mighty women in all fields and working tirelessly to link them to the rest of
the tribe through their special work.
The first time she came into notice was
at the IFFI where she opened a seminar on the subject and invited women from
the media to participate. Next she planned a Master Class with Vidya Balan and
I had the privilege to conduct an In Conversation with the actor taking her
through a journey of her roles and films.
Vidya was slightly nervous in the
beginning but later started to enjoy herself as the experience of analyzing her
work with an evolved audience proved cathartic. This time the Master Class was
ob script writing and when Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti arrived at Le Sutra for
the seminar , both told me that they would like the session to be wrapped up as
early as possible for they have very little to say.
A while later as the script session began
the duo was so engrossed in the audience interaction and reliving of four
fabulous films Luck By Chance and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobbarra by Zoya and Honeymoon Travels and Talaash
by Reema Kagti that two hours went by unnoticed.
Post script discussion I conducted an In
Conversation with them and asked how the duo divides their writing
responsibilities? Akhtar and Kagti emphasized that the partnership was an
advantage and as long as they can they would prefer to work together.
As audience we would prefer that too as what
they have churned out together is fabulous.
Bhawana
Somaaya/ www.bhawanasomaaya.com
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