Arati Kadav, director of Sanya Malhotra's film Mrs., has opened up about having a female-majority crew for the ZEE5 film. The filmmaker revealed how it influenced the movie.
Arati Kadav on a female-majority crew for Sanya Malhotra's Mrs.
Last Updated: 10.51 AM, Feb 02, 2025
Sanya Malhotra's upcoming film, Mrs., is all set to release soon on streaming. A year after the teaser was released, the movie finally found a home on ZEE5 for its OTT premiere. Ahead of Mrs. digital release, the film's director Arati Kadav revealed how a female-majority crew influenced the movie. The filmmaker roped in several women professionals for different roles behind the camera. In her new interview, Kadav said it was empowering to have a female-led team for Mrs.
As per media reports, Arati Kadav's movie, featuring Sanya Malhotra, had a 50-percent female crew on the set. Taling about a female-majority team for Mrs., the filmmaker told Mid-Day, "Every member of the crew brought their lived experiences to the table, which enriched the storytelling. It was about creating a space where everyone felt seen and valued. This synergy is reflected in the emotional depth of Mrs."
The director added that one needs people to understand the subtleties when a film exploring gender dynamics is made in a way that isn't loud. Kadav revealed that many of her crew members' experiences and perspectives found their way into her film.
"This wasn’t just about hiring women; it was about creating an environment where their voices shaped the film," she mentioned. In this film, Sanya will be seen as Richa, a trained dancer whose life is restricted to the kitchen after marriage.
For the uninitiated, Mrs. has been written by Harman Baweja and Anu Singh Choudhary. The film is an official adaptation of the Malayalam movie, The Great Indian Kitchen. Produced by Baweja Studios and Jio Studios, Mrs. is set for an OTT release on ZEE5 on February 7, 2025. You can also watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
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