Nepal, Feb. 22 -- Indian actress Tillotama Shome, known for her roles in films such as 'Mons0on Wedding' (2001), 'Qissa' (2013) and 'Sir' (2018), was recently at the 75th annual Berlin International Film Festival for the world premiere of her new film 'Baksho Bondi' ('Shadowbox'). Reena Moktan sat down with Shome in Berlin to discuss the film's making, the rise of OTT platforms, and beauty standards in Bollywood.

'Baksho Bondi' is premiering here in Berlin. How has the experience been?

The screening was remarkable. After dedicating six or seven years to a film, seeing it for the first time with an international audience was unforgettable. It was especially moving to see women in Berlin connect with a film set in a Calcutta suburb. I fel...