Zoya Akhtar on importance of representation in movies: ‘It affects the psyche of a nation’Zoya Akhtar opened up about the importance of representation in movies as said that it has an effect on the psyche of the whole nation. She told the outlet, “Representation is when your identity or personality is validated in any kind of popular culture. That affects the psyche of a nation,” Zoya added. She further said, “You saw women that had no right to express how they felt, and that definitely makes a difference. The director continued: "I’m born and brought up in India, but I have come from one corner of this society.

Source: The Nation May 31, 2022 16:49 UTC