Actress Snehal Tarde, renowned for her stellar performances, is stepping into the director's chair with her debut film, "Phulwanti."
As the wife of acclaimed director Pravin Tarde, Snehal has carved her own path in the industry, and she recently opened up about the significance of homemakers and the challenges they face in a revealing interview on the Rajshri Marathi show "Tichi Goshta."
Reflecting on her personal journey, Snehal discussed the break she took from acting after the birth of her son, Parardh. She shared, “I was very young when my son was born. I decided to take a break after his birth, but during that time, I experienced significant mental turmoil.
I was unaware of concepts like postpartum depression and felt like I wasn’t doing anything. It was through books that I found my way back. There were many spiritual books at home, and picking one to read helped me regain my perspective.”
In her candid conversation, Snehal addressed a pressing issue regarding the valuation of work, especially that of homemakers. She expressed, “In today’s world, the value of any work is measured in monetary terms. The worth of what I do is determined by how much I am paid for it, which is extremely wrong.
This is a significant reason why the standard of living for women has declined. Women, who largely manage the household, do not receive compensation for their work. Somewhere, there’s a stigma that work that doesn’t pay isn’t valuable at all. This is very wrong.
The work a woman does at home is so invaluable that you cannot measure it in money. She holds the future of this country in her hands. She shapes the citizens of this country. This is crucial. It’s wrong to think that just because she doesn’t earn money, her work has no value. Change is needed. Other family members must recognize her work.”
Snehal’s upcoming film "Phulwanti," set to release on October 11, stars Gashmeer Mahajani and Prajakta Mali in lead roles. Intriguingly, Prajakta also takes on the role of director for this film, further adding to its appeal.
With "Phulwanti," Snehal aims to showcase not just a story but also to spark a conversation about the often-overlooked contributions of homemakers, making it a must-watch for audiences seeking both entertainment and meaningful dialogue.