Rising India-She Shakti: From Policy Makers To Influencers, Celebrating Women Who Shatter Glass Ceiling Every Day

Actress Shraddha Kapoor attended CNN News18’s Rising India-She Shakti conclave in New Delhi on Friday, August 11.

During the session, on being asked how much of the choices she has made with regards to the roles she has chosen in films is deliberate and how much of it is organic, Shraddha weighed in on how she choose to play a ghost in Stree, a role not many would have thought of taking on. READ MORE

Kabita Singh (Kabita’s Kitchen); Shruti Arjun Anand ( YT Comedian Slice of life expert); Rashmi Rai, Fitness Expert, Social Media influencer; and Aparna Tandale, Social Media Influencer participate in a panel discussion on “SOCIAL MEDIA SHAKTI – Desi Virality”.

“For filmmakers to touch upon social causes in an entertaining manner, I don’t know how many of them do it successfully…,” said Shraddha Kapoor on the making of Stree, her path in the media industry.

Every film feels like a debut, says actress Shraddha Kapoor as she shares snippets of her journey with Shereen Bhan.

“The way you think starts in your household. I feel proud to say my brother and I were treated equally…”, she added.

India’s first visually impaired IAS officer, Pranjal Patil at News18 Rising India’s She Shakti event, says “Working at district level is a great learning opportunity as you get direct results of the effort you put in.”

Shraddha Kapoor, in conversation with Shreen Bhan about her career and journey as an actor.

“It is very important how you are raised. When I was 12, I auditioned for my first shoot. And that was the moment when I realised this is something I am very good at doing and I want to continue doing it… I performed my first stunt then. I was a black belt in Karate. I was also a gymnast and a very good swimmer. I am also an advanced deep sea diver and sky diver. A lot of these skills build up your reflexes and you get good at reacting quickly while performing stunts,” said Bollywood stuntwoman, Sanobar Pardiwala.

Women voters drive a lot of policy-making in India, says Shamika Ravi as she talks about a silent revolution going on where more and more women are coming out of their houses to vote.

Shamika Ravi, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister; Pranjal Patil, 1st visually impaired IAS officer in India; Babita, Sarpanch, Laddu, J&K; and Sanyogita Singh Chauhan, Sarpanch Atari Gram Panchayat participate in panel discussion on “NITI SHAKTI – Breaking Ground in Policy”.

What is common among fencer Bhavani Devi, Bollywood stuntwoman Sanobar Pardiwala, truck driver Yogita Raghuvanshi and earthmover Chandraprabha Ramkete? They were all told to stay away from a male-dominated field. And they all choose to ignore the naysayers. Today, these four women are at the forefront of their chosen areas and are breaking stereotypes every day, encouraging other young women to follow on.

Bhavani Devi, Sanobar Pardiwala, Yogita Raghuvanshi and Chandraprabha Ramkete were part of the ‘Agam Shakti – Breaking Stereotypes’ panel discussion at Network18’s Rising India – She Shakti event on Friday. READ MORE

President of India Droupadi Murmu felicitated veteran singer Asha Bhonsle at the She Shakti edition of News18 Rising India and then followed… a lovely musical moment.

In the Amrit Kaal, India will be able to create its place in the group of developed nations with the contribution of Nari Shakti, said President Droupadi Murmu at Network18’s ‘Rising India – She Shakti’ event in New Delhi on Friday.

“It is impossible to imagine a healthy, empowered and developed society without women power… Women power will propel the country to go forward. As society, we should all contribute to make our daughters stronger and help them participate in every field,” Murmu, the chief guest of the event, said. READ MORE

Union women and child development minister Smriti Irani said we as women must ensure that national ambition for a global good is recognised. “We are at a time in India’s history when we can catapult to new achievements in new areas for a greater good. We cannot afford to lose this opportunity,” she said. READ MORE

At News18 Network’s “Rising India-She Shakti” conclave in the national capital on Friday, the Tech Shakti segment was aimed at facilitating conversations among women from the technical domain. In a candid fireside chat, the Missile Woman of India, Dr Tessy Thomas, spoke about how things have been changing for women in the STEM fields.

“When I joined the organisation, less than 3 per cent women were joining. Today the trend has changed. 15 to 18 per cent women work as scientists. And that’s really encouraging. And today there’s awareness that science, technology, engineering and mathematics are easy to learn,” she said. “I have a lot of interactions with school children as well as college students and they feel motivated to take up this. If an ordinary person doing engineering like me can come and work in this scientific field, the present generation has a lot of knowledge around.” READ MORE

Budhri Tati (has made more than 551 women Atmanirbhar in highly Naxal affected areas); Surendri Devi Rana, who is associated with Rashtriya Gramin Ajivika Mission; Achamma, Traditional Folk Song Singer and Bhuri Bai, Bhil artist, takes part in a panel discussion on ‘VANVASI SHAKTI – India’s Indigenous Potency.’

“Both of us had a similar voice since childhood. Had I been singing in her (Lata Mangeshkar’s) style, nobody would have hired me. That’s why I decided to never copy Lata di; People like me because I have no ego”: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle at News18 Rising India’s She Shakti.

“My son is my backbone. He is the one who keeps me going. This show has been organised by him only. He said no one sings at this age, you are, so I’ll organise a Broadway-like show for you”: Asha Bhosle on her upcoming 90th celebratory concert in Dubai.

Asha Bhosle was honoured at CNN News18’s Rising India-She Shakti conclave in New Delhi by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The legendary singer was honoured for her illustrious contributions to the field of music. Not only did the President present her with a memento but also requested her to sing a song for her. Bhosle gracefully accepted and sang the song Radha Kaise Na Jale from the film Lagaan.

When the President requested her to sing a song of her choice, Bhosle sang her hit 70s song Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko. The song was from the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). The song was not only a massive hit but it also took Bhosle’s popularity to new height. After the impromptu performance, President Murmu exchanged a few words. READ MORE

Bhavani Devi, Indian Fencer (Won India’s first fencing medal at Asian Championship); Sanobar Pardiwala, Bollywood Stuntwoman; Yogita Raghuvanshi, India’s first female truck driver; and Chandraprabha Ramkete, Woman Earth Mover from Nagpur participate in a panel discussion on ‘AGAM SHAKTI – Breaking Stereotypes’.

“I only wanted to play and eat as a kid. I never wanted to sing, but circumstances were such that I started singing, and then I kept singing,” says legendary singer Asha Bhosle at News18 Rising India’s She Shakti.