MUMBAI: We talk about equality, but do we really see it? This Women’s Day, Shemaroo Entertainment is holding up a mirror to the invisible biases shaping our world with its powerful campaign, 'HarRoleIsHerRole'. More than just a conversation starter, the initiative challenges deeply ingrained stereotypes, proving that representation is the first step toward real change.
As part of the campaign, Shemaroo conducted a social experiment with 10 artists, asking them to paint professionals across various fields a chef, cricketer, scientist, army officer, and more. The outcome? Every single portrait depicted a man. A stark reminder that gender bias is so ingrained, we don’t even notice it.
Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd chief operating officer Arghya Chakravarty reinforced the need for action beyond rhetoric. "We recognise the power of media in shaping perspectives. With 'HarRoleIsHerRole', we are not just starting a conversation—we are taking action. Equality is about visibility. When we challenge outdated norms and promote balanced representation, we ensure that talent and ambition, not gender define success."
Shemaroo isn’t stopping at awareness, it’s pushing for change at the very roots of learning. School occupation charts, which traditionally depict men in leadership roles and women in caregiving professions, are getting a gender-equal makeover. Shemaroo is redesigning and distributing these charts across schools and NGOs, ensuring that children see equality, believe in it, and grow up living it.
"Stories inspire change," added Shemaroo chief marketing officer Anuja Trivedi. "HarRoleIsHerRole is more than a campaign, it’s a shift in mindset. We want a generation to grow up without the biases that have held us back. True change begins with how we see the world, and we are committed to making that vision more inclusive and powerful."
Shemaroo’s initiative is a call to rethink, reimagine, and rewrite the narrative because when every role truly belongs to everyone, India smiles. And standing by its ethos, India Khush Hua, Shemaroo continues to craft stories that inspire change.
