Mumbai, March 8 -- Renowned Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao recently shared her insights on navigating the male-dominated Hindi film industry as a woman.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Rao spoke candidly about her experiences, gender dynamics in filmmaking, and the importance of equality.

Speaking about her experiences with toxic masculinity in the workplace, she acknowledged that she has largely been fortunate in her career.

Rao shared a particular incident where she faced resistance from a male colleague who was threatened by her authority as a younger woman.

"I haven't actually been confronted with too much of this toxic masculinity in my work life. I have chosen the people I work with, and they all obviously respect me and my poin...