Bee Gul, an accomplished author and proud feminist, can sleep well at night knowing one thing: The thing is that all of her achievements in the entertainment industry have been done on her own terms.
As a guest on Rafay Mahmood's podcast jamun tree The author tackles head-on how she triumphed in a toxic industry full of sexual exploitation and lewd requests that are rampant in the entertainment industry.
“It’s so common that any woman who gets into this industry thinks it’s normal,” Bee declares in a matter-of-fact tone, shattering the misconception that the industry can be “paak saaf”. “It happens everywhere I know,” she said. Women are mentally prepared for this. They know that at some point they will have to sacrifice their bodies or their beauty.”
Bee is adamant that offering sexual favors is such an established part of climbing the ladder to success that women often have no choice but to give up if they want to advance. “No matter how good an actor he is, if he’s not like that.”
Recognizing the ominous sound of a clock ticking, Rain warned that the expiration date for female actors over 35 had already passed. When pressure comes, they are often forced to compromise their values in the race to get ahead. “There is a limited age range here,” she explained. “They can’t afford to waste so much time struggling. “If we had relaxed the age range, things might have been different,” she said.
Rain gave the example of a friend who was a talented actor but had to leave the field because he could not break through. reason? We firmly refuse to compromise on our values. But while this stubbornness may mean the death of an entertainment career for some, Bee went on to detail that certain newcomers to the industry are more prone to exploitation than others.
“Many of the girls entering the field now are educated and financially stable,” the screenwriter said. And those girls are treated differently.” “Ambient girls who have never had much and are longing for a better life end up making compromises.”
Bee is quick to add that she never judges women who have tried their best to climb the ladder to success in the competitive world. “There’s nothing wrong with that,” she said. “It’s a personal choice.” But that was a personal choice that Bee himself never made. “I had so many offers,” she recalled. “I was even offered an apartment in New York! I regret not taking it!” She added with a smile. “They even promise to spend their holidays in Dubai. It's so tempting! “My father never gave me an apartment in New York and I can’t afford a seven-star vacation!”
Seriously, Bee added, he never set out to chase the material rewards placed before him in the name of progress. with her short film jamun tree Having achieved global recognition at the Cannes Film Festival and in the United States, it is clear that Bee has defied the odds despite having less financial success than her peers.
“What I’m trying to say is that I survived.” She said firmly. “They couldn’t kill me because I didn’t give in. They tried to make me useless and still do. But if you decide not to give in, there is a way to make a living in this industry. “It’s not a life or death situation.”
According to Bee, the question of whether to stand your ground in such a toxic environment ultimately comes down to knowing what you want out of life. “Be clear about what you want,” she advised. “What’s important to me is being able to pay my bills and drive a reasonable car.” Rain's standing up for herself may result in her being forced to live like a mere human being, but even today, her scripts that address misogyny and patriarchy continue to shine.
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