Stereotypes all around us: Dia

Actor and social activist

Dia Mirza (above) says stereotypes exist in all professions, and not just Bollywood.

“When I became a part of the film industry, people had the idea that girls who were having a good background, should not work in films. People shower so much love on actors, but when somebody in their family wants to become an actor, they become paranoid and think that acting profession isn’t a good choice. These type of stereotypes exist in all professions,” Dia, an environment activist, said at a recent event.

“Even women who are highly educated are considered as a curse because a section of people think that they can’t have a good husband because they won’t be able to manage home. So, to eliminate this type of mentality, we should discuss and talk on this,” added Dia, who is married to film producer Sahil Sangha.

The 35-year-old believes the solution lies in financial power. “The women who are financially independent, they can easily handle these situations,” she said.