Hansal Mehta, one of the most celebrated filmmakers of Indian cinema, recently opined about the female power in Bollywood and spoke about their performances, substance, opportunities, and knack. In his list, Hansal Mehta talked about the breakout star Pratibha Ranta. Beyond appreciating her commanding presence in the critically acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, Hansal Mehta also expressed thoughts on Pratibha’s potential.
Hansal Mehta lauds Pratibha Ranta, Medha Shankr, Ananya Panday and others in his new “Hindi Cinema Needs a Reset” write up
A part of his post read, “It takes immense skill to command the screen with minimal dialogue, and Pratibha Ranta did just that in Laapataa Ladies. Her performance was all about restraint, about what was left unsaid. She made audiences root for her character’s journey—not through dramatic monologues, but through presence. She deserves many more opportunities. She has the potential to be one of our most exciting actors, but will the industry let her be?” The list also included names such as Medha Shankr, Ananya Panday, Triptii Dimri, Sharvari Wagh and others.
Another Long Post: Hindi Cinema Needs a Reset – Women Leading the Change
When I wrote my previous post about emerging male actors, my intention was simple—to illustrate the need for bolder casting choices in Hindi cinema. But, as always, hyperactive voices found a different…
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 13, 2025
Hansal Mehta’s list is about women leading the charge in Indian cinema, and shaping the shifting narrative of unconventional storytelling. Known for spotlighting rare talents and actors, Hansal Mehta’s views shed light on women’s abilities to steal the cake with authentic storylines and honest performances that give food for thought.
Meanwhile, Pratibha Ranta is currently basking in winning the ‘Best Debut’ Award for Laapataa Ladies at IIFA 2025. After thrilling the viewers with a sincere performance, she is gearing up for her next outing with Anubhuti Kashyap. The actress has wrapped up the shoot and will be seen sharing the screen space for the first time with Konkona Sen Sharma. While the film’s release date is yet to be unveiled, it is expected to be out on Netflix this year.
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