Renuka Shahane criticizes stereotypical TV content
Renuka Shahane isn't holding back—she's called out TV shows for their repetitive, outdated portrayal of women.
"They show women in a very regressive manner, even if it's about so-called women of substance," she told IANS.
She's turned down roles that rely on tired tropes like mother-in-law vs daughter-in-law drama.
TV is not helping in social change, says Shahane
Shahane thinks TV could actually spark real social change, but right now it's missing the mark.
She points out that films and web series are doing a better job at representing strong female characters, while television is stuck in the past.
Loop Line explores emotional abuse in families
She's focusing on projects with real impact—her upcoming Marathi animated short, Loop Line, explores emotional abuse in traditional Indian families and will premiere at the 2025 New York Indian Film Festival.
Shahane has long pushed for more progressive storytelling that reflects modern women's lives.