Reel v. Real: How Media Shapes Gender Justice | Session 4 | Ekam Nyaay Dialogue: Mumbai Edition

Why are filmmakers, writers, and content creators often discouraged from talking about issues that do not fit dominant narratives? Why do stories of men facing false accusations, parental alienation, malicious prosecution, and other often-overlooked hardships rarely find space in mainstream cinema, newsrooms, or OTT platforms? In this compelling session from Ekam Nyaay Dialogue Mumbai, acclaimed filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, writer-filmmaker Apurva Asrani, and author-YouTuber Nikita Thakur discuss how media shapes public perception of gender justice and whether society is ready to engage with stories that challenge conventional narratives. The discussion explores: 🔹 Why there is so little content on issues faced by men 🔹 Whether audiences appreciate films and documentaries on overlooked social issues 🔹 The challenges filmmakers face while telling such stories 🔹 How media narratives influence public opinion, law, and policy 🔹 The responsibility of creators in presenting balanced perspectives 🔹 How social media is transforming public discourse and enabling alternative voices to be heard 🔹 The role of films, documentaries, web series, and digital platforms in driving social change As media continues to shape how society understands justice, this conversation asks an important question: Can meaningful change happen when untold stories finally find a platform? Watch the full session and join a conversation on issues that are often overlooked but affect countless lives. Watch documentary films directed by Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj: 1. Martyrs of Marriage — on the misuse of Section 498A: [   • Martyrs of Marriage | Full Documentary | M...  ] 2. India’s Sons — on the misuse of false rape cases: [https://indiassons.com] Follow our social media handles: • Instagram: [  / ekamnyaay  ] • X: [https://x.com/ekamnyaay](https://x.com/ekamnyaay) • LinkedIn: [  / ekam-nyaay-foundation  ] Join our community: • Telegram Channel: [https://t.me/DNBWorks](https://t.me/DNBWorks) • WhatsApp Channel:[https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaQF...]