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Shwetha Menon, who was just elected as the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes' (AMMA) first female president, has pushed for women in the film business to have set, regulated working hours. She emphasied the value of fostering a more encouraging and open work atmosphere, particularly for women, by drawing on her own experiences.

Shwetha Menon highlighted how many women hesitate to speak up about their challenges due to fear of losing opportunities. Speaking at the India Today South Conclave 2025, she said, "I did four films while pregnant. I informed my directors that I wasn’t comfortable with early morning shoots, and they understood."

Shwetha Menon, AMMA President added, "Most issues can be solved through dialogue, but people often avoid it. Even when I was AMMA's first female Vice President, I would urge women to share their problems, none of them would."

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Shweta Menon emphasized that a lack of support networks and fear of losing their jobs cause many women to fight their own battles in silence. "I won’t blame them. Everyone is worried about their careers. But slowly, we will bring these issues to light."

 
 
 
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Shweta Menon continued by reminiscing about her time spent modeling and performing alongside Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai. The performer went on to explain why she hadn't been in movies for a while. "I have always believed that content works. I have done many of these female-oriented films. A movie is not about a man or a woman. But, to get the content is important. 'Lokah' is the talking point now," she expressed.

All About Shweta Menon's Career

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Shwetha Menon's contributions to Malayalam cinema have earned her recognition. Before going into movies, she started her career as a model and made it to the finals of Femina Miss India in 1994. Films like Paleri Manikyam, Salt N' Pepper, and Kayam helped Shwetha become well-known by displaying her ability to play challenging and nuanced roles. She has also acted in Tamil and Hindi movies. In addition to her acting career, she has won reality shows like Bigg Boss Malayalam and hosted well-liked TV shows. She made history in 2025 when she became the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes' (AMMA) first female president.