'Maa Behen' writer Pooja Tolani rejects the 'female gaze' debate: 'Men should write women and do a bl**dy good job at it"
- Posted on June 26, 2026
- By The Times of India
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'Maa Behen' writer Pooja Tolani rejects the 'female gaze' debate: 'Men should write women and do a bl**dy good job at it"
Netflix's 'Maa Behen' has been winning praise for its sharp humour, layered female characters and unapologetically feminist storytelling. While audiences have applauded the performances of Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga, writer Pooja Tolani believes the film's biggest achievement lies in how honestly it portrays women, regardless of who writes them.