India, June 7 -- Ahead of her film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata release, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut says nurses lack respect and recognition despite their crucial role in healthcare. The film, inspired by the true story of Mumbai's Cama Hospital staff during the 26/11 terror attacks, puts nurses, ward boys, and hospital workers at the heart of its story.

Speaking to ANI, Kangana said she hopes the film encourages audiences to rethink how they view the nursing profession. "Badlaav hona chahiye logon ke joh bhaav hai unke liye usme badlaav hona chahiye (There should be a change in people's emotions towards them, that change should happen)... I think it is the most sexualised profession. They are underpaid, they are overworked, and they ar...