TV starlets want bahu roles, no more! - KAVITA KAUSHIK: I can't wear a- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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KAVITA KAUSHIK: I can't wear a saree, mangalsutra, sindoor and behave like a docile bahu. There is an ocean to be filled as far as television content goes, but we continue to stick to tried-and-tested formulas. I have never followed popular trends. If television is about women-centric shows that talk of women empowerment, why are women always crying on shows.

In This Pic : Kavita Kaushik

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SHAMA SIKANDAR: Television has to go beyond regressive roles by making women the protagonists on most shows. It has to go beyond the bahus who wear sarees 24/7 and even go to sleep in the same dress. I will never do such melodramatic roles.

In This Pic : Shama Sikandar

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SHWETA KAWAATRAA: People have to think out-of-the-box to make me play a docile bahu. Even earlier, I never wore heavy silk sarees, tied my hair, or did roles that did not match my sensibilities. The role needs to be good, otherwise theres no challenge on TV today.

In This Pic : Shweta Kawaatraa

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RAJSHREE THAKUR: Even my earlier show Saat Phere was not a typical saas bahu show. I'm tired of the continuous saasbahu sagas on telly shows for so many years now. I dont see myself doing any such typical saas-bahu roles decked with heavy jewellery who continuously cry on screen.

In This Pic : Rajshree Thakur

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DIVYANKA TRIPATHI: My debut show Banoo Main Teri Dulhan had a lot of rona-dhona but the show gave me a much scope to experiment with emotions. I moved on to comedy shows because I did not want to play a typical bahu anymore. And with changing trends, its high time that I keep on doing challenging roles than stick to those typical sari-clad bahu who is the victim in the family.

In This Pic : Divyanka Tripathi

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