MUMBAI: Mahima Chaudhary said there is a lack of good roles for senior female actors and this why she decided to stay away from the camera.
Mahima, who made Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in “Pardes” (1997) and went on to work in films like “Daag: The Fire”, “Dhadkan” and “Lajja”, said she prefers to do nothing rather than being a part of mediocre work.
“May be the writers and directors should start experimenting and writing (roles for older actresses). Even in Hollywood I hear women complaining.
“Nevertheless, you do see them doing roles in bits, but here it’s scant. You would rather sit and not do anything than be available to do very little work,” Mahima told reporters.
The 44-year-old actor said it would be wonderful if people start writing some interesting roles for senior female actors the way they write for male artistes.
“I wish people write more (roles). The roles that Mr Bachchan is playing, they weren’t before. People are actually writing for him. If they begin writing for senior actresses, something nice would come out. We are not saying we are as talented as Mr Bachchan, but it can (be done), people will connect,” she said.
Mahima was speaking at the special screening “Pardes”, which completed 20 years in August. It was showcased at New Excelsior Cinema, recently acquired by Mukta A2 Cinema, a branch of Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts. (AGENCIES)
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