Kolkata, Oct. 2 -- Tollywood actress Rukmini Maitra drew a parallel between women balancing multiple responsibilities and the symbolism of Durga Puja, speaking at a beauty event at South City Mall on Monday ahead of the festive season.

So the reason we worship Maa Durga is because it is symbolic of what women are able to achieve, and it has been established for centuries now," Maitra added, acknowledging that she has more support in managing her professional commitments than many women typically receive.

On her Puja fashion, Maitra said little has changed since childhood. "As far as I can go back in time, I think the memory of me wearing a saree that my mother buys, on the eighth day of Durga Puja, is irreplaceable."

Maitra also spoke ...