Women rewrite the rules in Bollywood

Feminism, the arrival of more women behind the scenes and the rise of streaming platforms are bringing change to Bollywood, which has long portrayed women as secondary to male stars.   In honor of International Women's Day 2023, Nikkei Asia takes a deep look at the evolving gender landscape of Indian cinema -- and spotlights the pathbreaking women who are reshaping Asia's most prolific film industry.   Read the full story here.	View in browser
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	Asia Daily Briefing - Midday Update March 8, 2023

	Bollywood's gender revolution: Women are rewriting the rules Feminism, the arrival of more women behind the scenes and the rise of streaming platforms are bringing change to Bollywood, which has long portrayed women as secondary to male stars.   In honor of International Women's Day 2023, Nikkei Asia takes a deep look at the evolving gender landscape of Indian cinema -- and spotlights the pathbreaking women who are reshaping Asia's most prolific film industry.   Read the full story here.
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