Sewing Machines As Agents Of Financial Freedom For Women

For a long time, cinema in India has shown women getting behind their sewing machines when the going got rough and tough, be it in Sir, Sui-Dhaaga or when matinee mothers were shown stitching to overcome financial struggles.

By fii-author Feb 5, 2021 6 min read

Sir (2018), directed by Rohena Gera made its way to Netflix this January. The story is simple—about two people from disparate backgrounds—Ratna and Ashwin, who come