Actress Shweta Tripathi has spoken about what makes her proud, as Indian stories continue to resonate on a global platform. The actress shared that she is happy to see sensitive and important conversations around equality, mental health and inclusivity has become part of mainstream.
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Actress highlights growing focus on equality and mental health
As the year comes to an end, Shweta said that the growing awareness around mental and emotional well-being has been long overdue. She highlighted how people today are more conscious not just of what is happening around them, but also of their own minds and bodies, adding that she hopes this understanding leads to greater empathy.
Proud of Indian cinema and culture finding a global voice
The actress also expressed pride in Indian stories finding a voice beyond borders. She noted that Indian cinema, art and culture are now being recognised internationally, asserting their originality and creative strength.
OTT boom
She mentioned, “Even with the rise of OTT which personally and professionally for me as an actor, as a producer and also as an audience has been very exciting because the people across the globe are raising the bar and that always encourages you and motivates you to keep at it even on those days where you feel that we couldn’t do it but then you see what is happening and it is like when I see a show or a film or read a book or a play so that it always gives me that extra kick which I’m hoping will multiply into many more kicks for many more people.
Rise of women continues to challenge long-held stereotypes
She added, Third would be the rise of women 100%, the rise of women and young girls across all fields from like, you know, be it sports, us winning the World Cup, to science, to politics and arts of course. They are also challenging the long-held stereotypes”.
Calling it a much-needed change she said “I think it was high time for that as well It’s always been, there have been men and women challenging that but now thanks to social media, thanks to how connected we are, more of these stories are there and yeah, challenging stereotypes as an actor, as a human, as an artist is always very exciting and reshaping leadership.
India’s cultural confidence on global stage
She concluded by saying, “Then fourth would be a country, India asserting itself on the world stage, not just economically but culturally and creatively with pride and originality that who we are, what we stand for.”