Kalyani Priyadarshan on playing the first superwoman of Indian cinema

Our film industry is largely male-dominated. Has it been a challenge to find your voice in the masculine cacophony?

- SUBHASH KJHA

This is a tough question to answer. But I think we've all just been waiting for the right stories and the right storytellers - and more importantly, for people like Dulquer Salmaan to back those stories so they can reach their full potential. For a long time, there's been hesitation to take risks with women-led films, but this one feels like it's opening new doors. What's been most moving is the kind of support it's received - not just from women, but from men as well.

Kalyani, your journey as an actor has been swift and steady, how did you make it happen?

It's hard to pinpoint exactly how I've reached here, but I know I've been blessed in many ways. I was born into a family that gave me both inspiration and opportunities. At the heart of it, I think it's a mix of hard work, patience, and whatever God has blessed me with.

How did Lokah happen?