Aditi Rao Hydari opens up about career gaps after Heeramandi success: Still waiting
When Lilly noted that stories centred around women are often treated as rare successes instead of being normalised, Aditi agreed. 'It is, yes. You are absolutely correct," she said. Asked whether she believes the success of 'Heeramandi' would make it easier to create more women-centric shows with big budgets, Aditi responded frankly, 'No, I don't think so. I hope so. I hope there will be a change.' She emphasised that storytelling should take precedence, regardless of gender, stating that women are equal participants in life and deserve equal representation on screen.advertisement'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, premiered on Netflix on May 1, 2024. It featured an ensemble cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, and Taha Shah Badussha, along with Aditi.On the work front, Aditi Rao Hydari will next be seen in Imtiaz Ali's series 'O Saathi Re', co-starring Avinash Tiwary. She also has a family entertainer titled 'Parivarik ManuRanjan' in the pipeline, featuring Pankaj Tripathi.Must Watch
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