Triptii Dimri says 'Maa Behen' reminded her of two women society unfairly judged
Mumbai, May 23
Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri opened up about the emotional connection she felt with 'Maa Behen', revealing how two women, who were "unfairly judged" by society, from her childhood society, inspired her character.
The actress said during the trailer launch of the upcoming film "Maa Behen", that the women were judged for being single and independent.
Triptii said at the trailer launch: "When sir narrated the story to me, I told him that there were two women in my society who were single, didn't have parents, and were considered a little fashionable for those times. People would call them names."
"As kids, we were told, 'You can't go to them, don't be friends with them, don't go near their house, it's dangerous.' That stayed with me somewhere. When 'Maa Behen' came along, it was the image of those two girls that I had in my mind."
She added: "I was like, 'I have to be a part of this film,' because society judged them for no reason. If I could get a chance to apologise to them, I think this is my chance."
On Saturday, she shared a string of images of herself from the trailer launch and showcased the whole "Maa Behen" drama.
"It was all smiles, fun and a whole lot of Maa Behen drama #MaaBehen trailer out now," Triptii captioned the images on Instagram.
The chaotic crime-comedy 'Maa Behen' also stars Madhuri Dixit Nene. It will release on June 4 on Netflix.
Along with Triptii and Madhuri, the film also Dharna Durgaa, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles. They are joined by Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj.
Premiering on June 4, at the heart of "Maa Behen" is Rekha, a mother who's already juggling enough until life throws her the ultimate curveball, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbors from sniffing out the truth.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting perspective but I wish Bollywood would focus more on real issues facing women today rather than historical judgments. Still, good that someone is talking about this. Madhuri Dixit is always a treat to watch!
As someone who grew up in a similar colony, I completely relate! Those 'aunties' who were independent and spoke their mind were always labeled. It's time we stopped judging women for their choices. Triptii Dimri is doing great work choosing such meaningful roles. Yeh film dekhni padegi! 😊
It's fascinating how societal judgment transcends borders. Similar stories in the West - single women were often called 'spinsters'. Glad Indian cinema is addressing this. The cast looks strong, especially with Madhuri Dixit. Will check it out on Netflix! 🇮🇳
Triptii is right about society being unfair to independent women. But I also think we need to stop victimizing women too much. Yes, there was judgment in the past, but today's generation is far more accepting. The movie plot sounds funny though - a dead body in kitchen with nosy neighbors? Now that's very Indian! 😂
This is exactly why I love Indian cinema - it tackles social issues through entertainment. The 'log kya kahenge' mentality has ruined so many lives. Triptii's character development sounds authentic. Madhuri and Triptii together? Count me in! 🎬
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.