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Kajal Aggarwal Criticises South Cinema’s Portrayal of Women
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 04:10 PM
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Actress Kajal Aggarwal has publicly challenged the portrayal of women in South Indian cinema, stating that women are not merely decorative props.
Actress Kajal Aggarwal took to a recent interview to address the way women are portrayed in South Indian films. She said that the industry often treats female characters as ornamental, comparing them to fruit thrown on a navel. Aggarwal stressed that women deserve more substantial roles and meaningful narratives. Her comments come amid growing discussions about gender representation in Indian cinema.