Strength, balance and self-belief: Sony SAB artists reflect on resilient womanhood this Women’s Day

Strength does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it shows up in quiet resilience, in the courage to stand up again, and in the ability to hold a family, a workplace, and a dream together. Women’s Day is not just about celebration, but about recognising these layered roles women play and the impact they create every single day. On screen, Sony SAB characters often reflect strong, compassionate, and determined women, whether it is a mother holding her family together, a young woman finding her voice, or a partner who stands as an equal. Off screen too, these stories feel personal.

This Women’s Day, Sony SAB artists Karuna Pandey, Akshhaya Hindalkar and Shrenu Parikh open up about what strength means to them as women, balancing ambition, relationships and self-growth. Joining them, Avinesh Rekhi and Rajat Verma share their perspective on the women who inspire them in their personal lives and how portraying layered roles on screen has deepened their respect for the strength women carry every day.

Karuna Pandey, playing Pushpa Patel in Pushpa Impossible, shares, “Playing Pushpa has felt very personal to me because she represents so many women we see around us. She manages home, emotions, misunderstandings, and still keeps moving forward.  I relate to that deeply. In my own life too, there have been phases when I was juggling between work and family and didn’t pause to think about it, most of the time you just do what needs to be done. But this Women’s Day it feels like a gentle pause to recognise those everyday efforts that women do that usually go unnoticed.”

Shrenu Parikh, playing goddess Parvati in Ganesh Kartikey, shares, “Portraying Goddess Sati and Goddess Parvati has made me look at womanhood in a deeper way. On screen, she represents devotion, patience, love and also quiet determination. While preparing for the role, I often think about how these qualities still exist in women around us today. In my personal life too, especially after marriage, I’ve understood the meaning of partnership and family more closely. For me, Women’s Day is about valuing that balance, being caring and rooted, yet having your own identity and voice.”

Akshhaya Hindalkar, playing Rashi in Pushpa Impossible, shares, “Marriage has been a new chapter for me. You realise that partnership is built in everyday conversations and mutual understanding. I’ve also learnt how important it is to keep your own identity intact while building a life together. I feel Women’s Day is about acknowledging that balance and being there for the women around you. On this Women’s Day, I wish every woman the courage to stay true to herself, the strength to chase her dreams, and the love and respect she deserves every single day.”

Avinesh Rekhi, playing Lord Shiva in Ganesh Kartikey, shares, “As a husband, I’ve seen closely how much women handle every day, sometimes without even talking about it. It’s not dramatic, it’s just constant. Playing layered roles on screen and watching strong female co-actors perform also deepens that understanding. Women’s Day is a reminder for me to not take that presence and effort for granted, but to value it in everyday life. On this special day, I wish every woman strength, appreciation, and the recognition she truly deserves — not just today, but every single day”

Rajat Verma, playing Virat in Itti Si khushi, shares, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve started noticing the small things more, especially in my mother, the patience in difficult moments, the emotional strength it takes to hold everything together, and the quiet sacrifices that often go unspoken. For me, Women’s Day is about recognising that silent strength, the kind that doesn’t seek attention but shapes our lives every day, and making sure we respect and appreciate it not just today, but always.”