New Delhi, May 13 -- Actor Alia Bhatt has said that Indian cinema continues to cater largely to male audiences despite women-led films proving to be successful globally over the past few years.

The actor, who is currently attending the Cannes Film Festival, spoke about the need for more inclusive and gender-neutral storytelling during a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India.

According to Alia, discussions around commercial cinema in India often revolve around attracting the "mass audience", with the assumption that the majority of theatre-going viewers are men. However, she questioned why storytelling should continue to be shaped primarily around one gender.

Speaking about the changing global film landscape, Alia pointed out t...