Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Documentary Explores Bollywood's #MeToo Movement Impact
A new documentary called 'Bollywood mein #MeToo: Silver screen ki Matmali Duniya' talks about the #MeToo movement in Bollywood.
The movement started in 2018 and many big names were accused of wrongdoing.
The documentary, made by Neerat Kaur and Akanksha Saxena, won an award for being sensitive to gender issues.
It talks about how people are more aware of these issues now but there is still a lot of work to be done.
The film also discusses why many cases did not go to court and how powerful people in the industry can make it hard for victims to speak up.
The documentary is available on the DW YouTube channel and features interviews with people like Varun Grover, Sona Mohapatra, and Alankrita Shrivastava.
The documentary 'Bollywood mein #MeToo: Silver screen ki Matmali Duniya' won the Laadli Media & Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity.
The film explores the impact of the #MeToo movement in Bollywood, which started in 2018.
Directors Neerat Kaur and Akanksha Saxena discuss the challenges faced by victims and the lack of legal proceedings against accused individuals.
The documentary is streaming on the DW YouTube channel and features interviews with prominent figures in the industry.
The film highlights the need for sustained reinforcement of gender sensitivity and accountability in the workplace.
- Who
- Filmmakers Neerat Kaur and Akanksha Saxena, along with comedians and singers featured in the documentary.
- What
- A documentary exploring the impact of the #MeToo movement in Bollywood.
- When
- The documentary was released after the 2018 #MeToo movement in India.
- Where
- The documentary focuses on the Bollywood industry in India.
- Why
- To keep the conversation about the #MeToo movement alive and to understand the repercussions of speaking up.
- Documentary Title
- Bollywood mein #MeToo: Silver screen ki Matmali Duniya
- Directors
- Neerat Kaur and Akanksha Saxena
- Award
- Laadli Media & Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity
- Streaming Platform
- DW YouTube channel
- Key Figures Featured
- Varun Grover, Sona Mohapatra, Alankrita Shrivastava