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Women's Day Special: Kiran Rao, Barun Das challenge norms on identity, marriage and empowerment in Duologue Season 3

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09.03.2025

‘When women lead, the world becomes a better place’
– Barun Das, TV9 Network’s MD and CEO on Duologue Season 3

Editor’s note: This Women’s Day, News9’s special line-up of ‘Duologues with Barun Das’ is more than just a series of conversations — it’s a celebration of resilience, ambition, and authenticity. From Kiran Rao’s candid reflections on identity and marriage to the stories of four other trailblazing women, these free-flowing dialogues offer a rare glimpse into the minds of those who dare to challenge the status quo. Tune in all day today on News9 and join us in honouring women who continue to shape our world!

True to the spirit of the day, this episode of ‘Duologue with Barun Das S3’ presented by Radico, with associate partners Tata AIG and Tata Capital, opens with Das setting the tone by reciting verses from Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Urvashi’, a poetic ode to women as multifaceted beings. “You are not just a mother, daughter, or wife… you are a woman always at the top of things,” he reminds the audience, paving the way for a thought-provoking dialogue with ace filmmaker Kiran Rao on identity, societal expectations, and the evolving role of women.

Das raises a poignant question — are women hesitant to claim their own identities? He cites examples of powerful women (some politicians even) signing official documents with........

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