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Saba Azad Decries 'Deep-Seated Sexism' After Troll Says She Doesn't Need to Work

In a new interview, she frames the remark as evidence of entrenched bias in the film industry.

Overview

  • Azad says a woman's identity often gets diluted when she is seen alongside a man, calling the mindset tragic.
  • She cites co-star Soni Razdan frequently being identified as Mahesh Bhatt’s wife despite a celebrated body of work.
  • She argues producers still hesitate to back women-led stories, which are quickly labeled niche.
  • She highlights basic on-set inequities, including a frequent lack of proper washrooms for women.
  • Songs of Paradise is streaming on Prime Video after an August 29 release, and Hrithik Roshan recently praised the film and her performance, with their reported relationship remaining unconfirmed.