: On broadcast and streaming programs, the percentage of major female characters plummets from 45% for those in their 30s to just 14% for those in their 40s .
This visibility extends beyond legacy stars. Producers like and Swapna C. Dutt are steering major global hits like Kalki 2898 AD , proving that mature women are equally influential behind the lens. Breaking the Stereotypes: Complicated is the New Normal