Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Mia Maelzer on Women's Roles in Cinema
Mia Maelzer is a famous actress known for her roles in The Field and Stolen.
She talked about how women's roles in movies have changed over time.
She said that now there are more movies where women have more control and power.
She also mentioned that she works in many different languages and has faced challenges in her career.
Mia is working on several new projects, including collaborations with American filmmakers and a sci-fi movie.
She believes that movies should be a shared experience, not just something to watch online.
She also talked about how her family was worried about her becoming an actress but she pursued it anyway and now mostly plays lead roles.
Mia Maelzer is an award-winning actress known for her roles in The Field and Stolen.
She discussed the evolution of women's roles in cinema, noting an increase in films with women having more agency.
Mia is currently working on several projects, including Indo-American collaborations and a sci-fi feature film.
She expressed her preference for traditional cinema over OTT platforms, valuing the communal viewing experience.
Mia faced challenges in her career, including family apprehensions and difficulties in securing roles due to her background.
- Who
- Mia Maelzer, an award-winning actress based in India
- What
- An interview about the evolution of women's roles in cinema and her career
- When
- During the Jaipur Literature Festival
- Where
- Jaipur Literature Festival
- Why
- To discuss the changes in cinema and her upcoming projects
- Name
- Mia Maelzer
- Known for
- The Field, Stolen
- Current Projects
- Nadi, Indo-American project, Sci-Fi feature, International project
- Languages Known
- 12
- Education
- National School of Drama