Kriti Sanon is one of the most popular actresses in the Hindi film industry. She made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film, Heropanti, co-starring Tiger Shroff. However, the actress shared how gender bias is prevalent in the industry and also called out those who give more importance to male actors. In a recent interview, she also shared how she was brought up by her parents. She shed light on how some assistant directors call female actors early on sets, but later wait for male actors.
Kriti Sanon shares how her childhood shaped her mindset
In a candid conversation with NDTV, Kriti shared how her childhood played a key role in shaping her mindset. Both her parents are working professionals and have always divided responsibilities. So, for Kriti and her sister, Nupur Sanon, gender was never a limitation or restriction at home. Kriti mentioned that when her mother was young, society took things in a different way, and thus she wanted her daughters to have the freedom to do what they wanted. She was quoted as saying:
“My mom grew up in a time when boys were allowed a lot of things that girls were not. Girls were supposed to stay at home, cook, and follow rules. She wanted to learn swimming or dancing, but couldn’t. The only thing she fought for was studying, and she became a professor. Her first thought for me and my sister was, ‘Do whatever you want to. Whatever you dream of, go for it.’ That came from her.”