North India should learn from the northeast India regarding the special privileges the girl child enjoys here in the region, actress Preity Zinta said here today.
The actress was very much impressed, especially by the matrilineal system practiced here in Meghalaya, which holds women in high esteem. She said as a woman, who has taken up women’s cause, it was heartening to learn and see women being held with such respect in the region.
“North India with its female infanticide, should learn a thing or two from northeast India with regards to the rights and privileges women in the region enjoys. Women are subjected to raw deal in most part of India and here is an example which could definitely be taken as an inspiration”, the actress stated about the status women enjoys here.
The actress who is known for her strong women-oriented roles, added, she would take back some of the good ideas from the region and spread awareness in other parts of the country. “ I would try to do my bit in spreading awareness about the status women enjoys here”, she added.
Preity Zinta is shooting in different locations for the Jhanu Barua directed film, Har Pal. The film also features actors Shiney Ahuja and Dharmendra and the entire film crew are camping here and shooting for the past ten days.
In the Bollywood flick, she plays a local girl but refused to divulge about the story line. “You have to watch the movie and find out yourself”, Preity Zinta told reporters at the shooting location at Laitlum village, 25 kms from here.
Regarding Shillong she said it had the potential of becoming a major Bollywood film shootings and tourism destination with its natural beauty.
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