Call to action

PRIYANKA Chopra Jonas, who has produced the streaming documentary Women of My Billion (Womb), said that women had borne the brunt of gender bias for a long time.

The actress said her documentary was a call for solidarity and action to help women rise above the odds.

The documentary, directed by Ajitesh Sharma, is a stark and touching chronicle of the fight against all forms of violence faced by women in India.

It follows the journey of Srishti Bakshi as she embarks on a walking pilgrimage from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 3 800km over 240 days, with a mission to find and share stories about women, their struggles, dreams and rights.

Chopra Jonas said: “Women have borne the brunt of gender bias for far too long, enduring a silent struggle against entrenched social injustices that seek to suppress their voices.

“With Womb, the aim is to transcend these struggles – to be a beacon of hope.”

“Womb is not merely a depiction of pain and suffering,

but a rallying cry and call for solidarity and action.

“We hope this film takes us a step closer to a world where every woman is appreciated, honoured, and empowered to soar,” she added.

Producer Apoorva Bakshi said: “Women of My Billion sheds light on the many heartbreaking atrocities faced by women in India, but at the same time, it showcases the many opportunities for change brought about by digitisation. Srishti’s audacious initiative is a significant step in the right direction, and we need more such champions to herald change.

“It’s through empowering women that we can collectively shape a future where every woman is appreciated, honoured, and able to chase her dreams without constraints.”

Women of My Billion