One wonders whether women during the previous Independence days were made of stronger stuff , or we're the times different then ? When I went through this article I realized that regardless of religion women became part of the India film industry and made a mark . ..the article gives detailed information about these marvelous ladies of yesteryears
https://www.thebetterindia.com/52356/women-in-movies-and-directors-producers-writers-bollywood/
Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead !!!