Madhuri Dixit and Guneet Monga discuss women's journey in cinema at IIFA Silver Jubilee event

As part of IIFAs Silver Jubilee celebrations a special event was held on the eve of International Womens Day in JaipurTitled The Journey of Women in Cinema the event featured a thoughtprovoking conversation with Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit and Oscarwinning producer Guneet MongaThe discussion was hosted by IIFA VicePresident Noreen KhanDuring the conversation Madhuri Dixit shared her thoughts on her personal and professional journeyShe said I have lived my life well after marriage My partner is very supportive and living with family is like a dream I have also had the opportunity to play some incredible roles in my careerSpeaking about her choices in films she reflected on Mrityudand an art film that remains a landmark in her careerWhen I chose to do Mrityudand people discouraged me saying it wasnt the right move for my career But I went ahead with it and the film turned out to be a significant milestoneOn the growing influence of social media she added Today actors are not just movie stars but also Twitter stars Instagram stars and social media influencers I enjoy creating reels and engaging with my audience in new waysOscarwinning producer Guneet Monga shared her inspiring journey recalling her early strugglesWe used to live in a rented house but I always dreamed of moving to Bombay to make films I aspired to become a producer and over time I gradually learned the entire filmmaking process That journey brought me to where I am todayShe also spoke about her early work in film distribution managing acclaimed projects such as Gangs of Wasseypur at the age of 27 and Lunchbox at 29Madhuri Dixit reflecting on her 39year career shared insights on how womens roles in films have evolved over timeShe highlighted that female characters are no longer just supporting figures but are now central to compelling narrativesGuneet Monga on the other hand spoke about her struggles in the film industry her journey to winning an Oscar and the importance of womens leadershipShe emphasised that womens participation in Indian cinema is growing bringing hope for a more inclusive futureThe discussion focused on the changing role of women their challenges and their increasing influence in the film industryBoth speakers shared personal stories that served as inspiration for the new generation of filmmakers and artistsIIFA VicePresident Noreen Khan said As IIFA completes 25 years we remain committed to recognising and celebrating womens contributions to cinema and beyond The Journey of Women in Cinema is not just a discussion but a movement By sharing stories of courage creativity and leadership we not only honour successful women but also inspire future generations IIFA will continue to work towards positive change through platforms events and collaborations that amplify every voice and empower the collective belief that I can bring changeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever