EXCLUSIVE! Mrs. Director Arati Kadav Reveals What She Wanted To Highlight With Sanya Malhotra-Starrer

Mrs on Zee5: Cinema has the power to change and transform lives. When a film imparts knowledge about things and sheds light on society's orthodox norms, it impacts the lives of countless people. Sanya Malhotra's Mrs showcaseD the regressive patriarchal thoughts of an Indian household without any melodrama, focusing on the everyday battles of a housemaker.

ARATI KADAV ON MRS AND FILMS ABOUT WOMEN

As the world celebrated International Women's Day 2025, Filmibeat interacted with the talented Arati Kadav, who helmed the drama film. She revealed what she wanted to highlight through her project, adding that women-led films aren't just about representation.

Arati Kadav, Director of Mrs, exclusively told Filmiveat, "Films about women aren't just about representation, they're about recognition. For the longest time, women's stories were either sidelined or packaged in a way that fit a convenient narrative. But today, we are finally seeing complex, layered female protagonists who don't just exist to support a male lead. With Mrs, I wanted to highlight the everyday battles women fight, battles that often go unnoticed."

"This Women's Day, while we applaud more such stories coming to screen, what's more important is to evaluate whether we're truly listening and allowing them to shape our realities," she added.

ZEE5 Spokesperson commented, "The success of films like Mrs. proves that audiences aren't just watching women-led narratives, they're engaging with them in a meaningful way. These films don't have to be niche or festival-bound; they are resonating with mainstream viewers, sparking discussions on gender roles and expectations. This Women's Day, we take a moment to acknowledge the shift but also recognize that storytelling has the power to do more than just reflect change, it can drive it."

Mrs. is available for streaming online on ZEE5.