A source says, “Kangana and Vidya have emerged as actresses who can carry a film on their shoulders while Zoya, as a director, has delievered commercially successful films. Though producers trust their potential, they still aren’t paid at par with their male colleagues. So, who better than the trio to address the issue?”

American director-screenwriter Ava DuVernay and cinematographer Christina A Voros will join them during the session. “While the international artistes will shed light on their journey in Hollywood, the three of them will discuss women’s achievements in Bollywood and ways to encourage female talent,” adds the source.

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Festival director Anupama Chopra says, “The thought behind the session is to have a conversation about how far we (women) have come and how far we can go. There shouldn’t be any disparity. They will talk about their struggles and success, too.”