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  Roopal Tyagi
• 
  Neha Marda
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  Surbhi Jyoti
• 
  Shilpa Shirodkar
• 
  Paridhi Sharma

Roopal Tyagi (Gunjan of Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Zee TV)
“I strongly believe that a woman is the backbone of any society. On Women’s Day, I want to convey that we all have the courage and power to ensure solutions to all the issues we face in our daily lives. I am privileged to play a track of a string character like Gunjan who takes the vital step to bust the blackmailer’s racket. I have always stood for women’s rights and various other important issues. On this day, I encourage every woman to stand up against any injustice to them and make their presence felt in society! Let’s live this life as a woman to the fullest and Happy Women’s Day!”

Neha Marda (Urmi of Doli Armanno Ki, Zee TV)
“I think that to be a woman is a privilege. This Women’s Day, I would like to say that we have to stand up against the negative elements of society. Currently, in my show we have been tackling the issue of eve-teasing and ‘Power of 49’ to highlight the fact that we need to change the mindset of society and educate and empower women to exercise their right to vote and have a responsible government at the helm. While playing the character of Urmi, I realized the atrocities that you can be subjected to if your husband is not supportive. It is such a misfortune. Urmi is seen retaliating to get her rights as a wife and I would like to really motivate every woman who is facing domestic issues to sensibly handle the issue. Let’s pledge to stand up for your right! Happy Women’s Day!”


Surbhi Jyoti (Zoya in Qubool Hai, Zee TV)
“Personally, I am a feminist. Let me take this opportunity to ask every woman to come out of their shell and fight for anything that is unjust. This year, I would like to reach out to that special sect of women who are away from their families. In my early days, I stayed away from my family and I know how exactly it feels to stay away from your family as a woman. But, on the other hand, I discovered my strength, my ability to fight for what I want in life. Let me tell you that we can overcome sorrows and life has many bright things to offer us. Also, as Zoya has been persistent in fighting for herself and staying by the side of truth, her character has inspired me to be like her. This Women’s Day let’s resolve to reach our dreams, be independent and live life to the fullest! Happy Women’s Day!”


Shilpa Shirodkar (Kamla Bai, Ek Mutthi Aasman, Zee TV)
“I want to take this special occasion to wish all the maids who work for us and all the helping hands of every household and working woman. On the personal front, I have come back to acting after a hiatus and trust me, it is an effort to balance the two worlds. I bow down to the working women who are persistent to establish their individual identity and at the same time play the role of a homemaker. I want to extend my heartiest wishes to all the women who work as household helps. It is unfortunate that due recognition does not come for this section of society. I take this day to tell all women who work as maids that it’s a big service you render to make others’ homes. May you all get more strength, power, peace and progress in your lives. I am pleased to play a Kamla bai in Ek Mutthi Aasman, it reveals a lot about the hectic schedules, work pressures and atrocities of some ‘malkins’. But let me assure you that we are cherished, valued and respected in our small little world that we strive to keep together! Happy Women’s Day! Thank you!”


Paridhi Sharma (Jodha, Jodha Akbar, Zee TV)
“Women have been the essence of society from time immemorial. As Jodha, my character struggled to take care of the harem for the safety of women. This was the time I realize that innate virtues like care, compassion and love are the real identity of a woman. In real life too, I notice these qualities in abundance- be it my mother, women of my family or on the sets. Women’s Day is the day to think about ourselves. Women in the family are always busy taking care of the family members and such amount of love is not to be found anywhere. I wish everyone a very Happy Women’s Day!

- Dharmishtha Dagia