India, Aug. 16 -- For a new generation of actors, the first film is no longer the destination - it is only the beginning. At the Women's Conclave, actors Sanskruti Jayana and Divita Juneja spoke about entering an unpredictable industry without conventional Bollywood pedigrees, the importance of preparation and why building an identity beyond acting can be just as important as finding the right role. Jayana, who made her debut as Satyabhama in Krishnavataram Part One, found herself at the centre of a story that connected mythology with a contemporary audience.

But the role also made her confront how little younger generations know about women from India's past. "I don't call it mythology because I think it's our history," Jayana said, arg...