We are witnessing a regular arrival of films focussing on gender issues recently. At times, some prominent women voices talk about the internal dynamics of the film industry, harassment faced by women in general, remunerations and gender-based imbalance. It is interesting to know that during the early decades of our cinema, some women artistes earned more than the men in the industry. The subject was discussed in the public sphere. Artistes had opinion on matters concerning the industry. The opinions were expressed freely through periodicals of that time.
Some actors even talked about emotions that shaped their work. This aspect of our cinematic journey is interesting, inspirational, and a vital part of cinema’s history. Revisiting this material after almost a century is an enriching experience.
