“I am interested in playing Superwoman and a completely negative role,” says Kriti Sanon at IFFI 2024

Kriti Sanon, who recently won the National Award for Best Female Actor for her outstanding performance in Mimiwas a guest speaker at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa. During a panel discussion themed “Empowering Change: Women Leading the Way in Cinema,” Sanon shared her views on her career, future aspirations, and the evolving landscape of female storytelling in film. film industry.

The bold choice of ‘Mimi’

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Reflecting on her journey, Kriti called Mimi the most daring decision of his career.

“A lot of people advised me not to choose this film. They were concerned that I would be typecast as someone who only does arthouse projects, which might limit my opportunities,” she said. However, her connection to the heartfelt storyline pushed her to take the plunge.

“This storyline touched my heart, and that’s what should matter most when selecting projects,” she explained.

The risk was worth it since its performance in Mimi not only earned him critical acclaim, but also the prestigious National Award.

On exploring negative roles and gray characters

Kriti has expressed her desire to take on more challenging roles, including that of a superwoman or a character with darker undertones. Speaking about the growing acceptance of morally complex female characters, she said: “Audiences today appreciate gray characters. They resonate with them and the perception of the industry changes.

“The male gaze no longer demands a ‘perfect’ woman in every story,” she added.

She also highlighted the subtleties of her recent performances. Speaking about his role in Pattishe described it as “multi-layered and nuanced” and said that stories like these, particularly touching on domestic violence, resonate deeply with her.

Additionally, Kriti reflected on her role as a robot in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiyaadmitting, “Playing a perfectly emotionless robot was one of my toughest challenges, but I’m glad it was well received.”

Celebrating female writers and OTT platforms

The actress expressed her admiration for the new wave of women writers in the industry, many of whom have found their niche through OTT platforms.

“The OTT revolution has given filmmakers incredible reach, allowing their stories to resonate in hundreds of countries,” said Kriti.

She acknowledged the importance of this shift in storytelling, noting that diverse perspectives are reshaping narratives in the industry.

“Women should focus on their growth and give 100 percent. Stay curious, ask questions and keep pushing the boundaries,” she concluded.