Javed Akhtar criticized the representation of modern women in contemporary Indian cinema, citing societal confusion about the concept of the modern woman as a cause. He praised his daughter Zoya Akhtar for her efforts to address this gap. The SheShakti 2024 event by News18 aims to celebrate Indian women breaking barriers in various fields. Priyanka Chopra Jonas emphasized the importance of producing female-led projects to amplify women's voices and foster a more inclusive cinematic landscape. The challenges of gender inequality in the Tamil film and literary industries were highlighted by Tamil filmmaker Dhamayanti, drawing attention to broader issues across Indian cinema.