5 Mimi Chakraborty Quotes On Women Safety And Her Choice Of Roles

Mimi Chakraborty is an Indian actress, singer and politician. She is a popular face in Bengali movies and television. Her debut film was Champion. Some of her other films include Bojhena Shey Bojhena, Khaad, Golpo Holeo Shotti and many more. Before starting her career in acting, she was a model for a short span. Her political journey began in 2019 when she contested from Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency as a member of Trinamool Congress.

Chakraborty always stood out for her choice of roles. As a member of the Parliament, she considers it her utmost duty to look after the safety and well being of women.

Here are Mimi Chakraborty Quotes On Women Safety And Her Choice Of Roles

Women’s safety

"Please note that it is not just the case of women’s safety but the overall safety of our citizens irrespective of who they are. That is the top priority of our party."

On Women and children

"Even if I weren’t a woman, the needs of women and children would have been number one on my priority list. I don’t want anyone, whether it is children or men or women, to be unsafe. So yes, we will make sure that everything is taken care of in order to uphold the safety and security of our people."

On Women's Reservation Bill

Talking about the women's reservation bill, Chakraborty said to Citizen Matters, "Yes, surely I want to press for that bill. That would be a very important step towards women empowerment in India. There are several issues that need serious consideration and policy modification in order to improve the condition of women and children in our country."

On Playing Strong And Independent Characters

"I am more comfortable in strong and independent characters. Staying in my comfort zone is a key aspect of my decisions. And I have seen directors often cast me in such characters where the girl is tough enough to face the harsh reality of our society. But it’s not that I won’t do other roles. But it has to be worth it."

On Failure

"Failure gives me the biggest kick to fight back. See, I have done many films which I knew from the beginning won’t do well at the box-office. I have turned down films which became hit but the character I was offered didn’t seem convincing. That’s how I work. Failure is a part of life, not the end," She told TOI.

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