Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Kriti Kharbanda on 'Rana Naidu' and Gender Bias
Kriti Kharbanda, an actress from "Rana Naidu," talked about her work and experiences in the film world.
She plays a character named Alia Oberoi who's very driven and smart, but faces challenges because she's a woman.
Kharbanda shared that for the first ten years of her career, she tried very hard to please everyone to keep getting work.
She realized it's okay if not everyone likes her and now speaks up more about what she thinks.
The actress talked about gender bias in the industry and the importance of standing up for yourself, highlighting how it has shaped her career.
Kriti Kharbanda discusses her role in Netflix's "Rana Naidu" and experiences in the film industry.
She plays Alia Oberoi, a character described as ambitious, strategic, and facing gender bias.
Kharbanda emphasizes the gender bias she observed in the film industry.
Kharbanda spoke on her struggle to fit in and be accepted in the industry for 10 years.
She notes it's now acceptable to disagree with others in the industry.
- Who
- Kriti Kharbanda, an actress in "Rana Naidu".
- What
- Kriti Kharbanda discussed her role in Netflix's "Rana Naidu," gender bias, and her experiences in the entertainment industry.
- When
- The interview took place recently.
- Where
- The discussion was based on her career in the entertainment industry.
- Why
- To discuss her role, her experiences, and the gender bias she has observed in the film industry.
Industry Norms
Kharbanda's Stance
Acceptance
Industry Norms
Kharbanda's past struggle to fit in.
Kharbanda's Stance
It is now fine to disagree in the industry.
Gender Bias
Industry Norms
Kharbanda's feeling of not being taken seriously or given credit because she's a woman.
Kharbanda's Stance
Kharbanda feels it is time to speak up.
- Show
- "Rana Naidu"
- Character
- Alia Oberoi
- Kharbanda's Focus
- Gender bias
- Character's Description
- Observer, strategist, and disruptor
- Actress's Experience
- Struggled to fit in for 10 years