Sudhir Mishra talks about exceptional artistry of Waheeda Rehman; calls Taapsee Pannu ‘courageous’ |

Sudhir Mishra recently praised the legendary Waheeda Rehman for her exceptional artistry and questioned why her talents are not fully utilized today.
In an interview with Unfiltered, he noted that while male actors like Dilip Kumar are often celebrated, female actors of Rehman’s caliber receive less recognition. Mishra highlighted Rehman’s versatility in dance, lighter roles, and drama, emphasizing that women of her era were outstanding but not frequently acknowledged.

He also expressed optimism about the growing appreciation for women in cinema, noting the rise of exceptional female directors.

Mishra praised Taapsee Pannu for her courage in taking on diverse roles, mentioning her work with Shah Rukh Khan and a short film with him.

In an old interview, Sudhir had spoken about the feminist wave in Bollywood. The filmmaker had observed that while the Hindi film industry experienced a downturn for actresses in the late 1990s, it has since rebounded with women now taking center stage. Although the industry boasts talented stars like Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Vidya Balan, Mishra believes it is challenging to find actresses with the iconic stature of yesteryear legends like Meena Kumari or Nargis.