New Delhi, March 25 -- Actor Esha Gupta spoke about the role of women in cinema, emphasising the significant contributions women have made both on-screen and behind the scenes.

While speaking at the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 (IFFD), she shared her thoughts on the growing influence of the female gaze in modern storytelling. She expressed that women have always had a pivotal role in shaping cinema, adding that the concept of the female gaze has existed since the beginning of time. "Female gaze started when the earth was made," Esha said. "Without women, there wouldn't have been any reproduction or continuity. It's incredible that the IFFD is focusing on this theme because it celebrates the very core of what women bring ...