In a brutally honest revelation, actress Chitrangda Singh shed light on the persistent gender bias within the film industry, stating that the male lead often dictates the direction and fate of a project. Speaking on the disparity between male and female actors, she said, “Well, I don’t know why, but the idea is that the hero runs the film — that’s the most important thing! Female actresses are easily replaceable.”
Her statement wasn’t a complaint but a reflection of how the system functions. When asked if she found that thought strange, Chitrangda responded firmly, “I don’t think so. I feel this is just an idea, a prevailing thought… the film runs on the hero’s will and name. So everyone else, including supporting actors and even female leads, can be replaced.”
The comment has sparked conversations across social media about gender equity, screen time, and the commercial weight actors carry. Chitrangda’s unapologetic take serves as a much-needed mirror to the way roles are assigned — and dismissed — in the male-dominated ecosystem of Indian cinema.
