Archive · 21 Nov 2025
OTT Platforms Drive Change in Female Representation
Actors Shefali Shah and Huma S Qureshi talked about how streaming platforms like Netflix have given more chances to female actors and filmmakers.
They said these platforms show that people like watching stories about women, not just men.
This is different from traditional movies, which usually only show stories about men.
However, they also wondered if these platforms are still taking creative risks or slowly going back to old ways.
Actors Shefali Shah and Huma S Qureshi discussed the impact of OTT platforms at Expresso event
OTT platforms have provided more opportunities for female actors and filmmakers
Meaty roles and headlining shows are now more common for women in OTT space
OTT platforms have shown success with women-led shows like Delhi Crime and Maharani
Traditional theatrical business historically dominated by male-centric subjects
- Who
- Actors Shefali Shah and Huma S Qureshi
- What
- Discussed the impact of OTT platforms on opportunities for female actors and filmmakers, and whether they're still taking creative risks
- When
- At the 10th edition of Expresso
- Where
- The Taj Mahal hotel, New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss the changes in the industry due to the rise of OTT platforms and the future of creative risks
OTT Platforms
Traditional Theatrical Business
Opportunities for Women
OTT Platforms
Provides more roles and headlining shows for women
Traditional Theatrical Business
Historically dominated by male-centric subjects
Creative Risks
OTT Platforms
Still championing stories that struggle to find space in traditional cinema
Traditional Theatrical Business
Potentially drifting back toward convention
- Event
- Expresso
- Edition
- 10th
- Venue
- The Taj Mahal hotel, New Delhi
- Platforms Mentioned
- Netflix, other OTT platforms
- Successful Shows
- Delhi Crime, Maharani
Sources
Shefali Shah, Huma S Qureshi hail OTT platforms for empowering actors and filmmakers at the ninth edition of Expresso
Huma Qureshi says she no longer feels the pressure of expectations