Hyderabad, Aug. 10 -- By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz

Hyderabad: National Award-winning actress Suhasini Maniratnam stressed that women need to work with more conviction in cinema. Exploring the role and determination of women in cinema and theatre, the multiple National Award-winning actress offered rare insights on the subject at The Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation's acclaimed series, Remembering Razia Baig, held recently at Radisson Blu Plaza, Hyderabad.

In a candid conversation with Padma Shri Mohammad Ali Baig, Suhasini challenged outdated notions about women's roles, asking, "Is a woman's role limited to making white idlis, keeping towels clean, and bed sheets white? Is it a written agreement that they should just lead a passive life?" ...