Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure opened up about her experiences as a working mother in the entertainment industry and how much the environment has evolved since her early days. 

Speaking to IANS, Padmini acknowledged that the times have certainly changed, making it easier and more supportive for women juggling motherhood and their careers today. She pointed out how modern film sets now offer comforts that were unimaginable before, such as vanity vans, proper shelter from weather, and mobile restrooms—amenities that make a significant difference for actresses on set.

The ‘Vidhaata’ actress recalled how back in her day, conditions were tougher. She reminisced about shooting during rain often meant hastily seeking cover under a tree or an umbrella, highlighting the lack of proper facilities for women balancing motherhood with demanding shooting schedules. The veteran actress shared, “No doubt, it is definitely more conducive now for women because, you know, you have the comforts of a vanity van. And, you know, there are proper facilities—like, in those days, if it rained during shootings, one would run under a tree or a big umbrella. Now, you have tents and all those comforts, which are really important. I mean, there are vans with toilets, and back then it was different. Right? So, yeah, there is a lot that has improved, but a lot still needs to be done.”