'Maa Behen' writer Pooja Tolani rejects the 'female gaze' debate: 'Men should write women and do a bl**dy good job at it"
Netflix's 'Maa Behen' writer Pooja Tolani champions authentic female characters, emphasizing empathy over gender. She believes men can write compelling women if they make the effort to understand their experiences. Tolani highlights that genuine representation stems from deep emotional understanding and honest collaboration, not just tokenism. The film's success, she argues, proves that layered storytelling is achievable through dedication and insight, regardless of the writer's gender.
Netflix's 'Maa Behen' writer Pooja Tolani champions authentic female characters, emphasizing empathy over gender. She believes men can write compelling women if they make the effort to understand their experiences. Tolani highlights that genuine representation stems from deep emotional understanding and honest collaboration, not just tokenism. The film's success, she argues, proves that layered storytelling is achievable through dedication and insight, regardless of the writer's gender.
