“It's normalised for people to think that if she is a woman, she will serve and obey. It's often an illusion that we're progressive - you just have to study the mindset and attitude of people in general to realise that.”

Indian actress

Mallika Sherawat, born Reema Lamba, is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi cinema. Active in the 2000s and beyond, she became widely known for her screen presence and for roles that drew strong attention in Bollywood. She is best known for bold performances in films such as Khwahish (2003) and Murder (2004). She has also appeared in several popular item numbers, and her public image in Hindi films has often been tied to that glamorous, outspoken style.