While women empowerment and involvement are topics of pride for our generation in India, a torchbearer of such empowerment in the film industry is Maria Sharma. She is a legendary hairstylist who has worked with renowned celebrities for the past 50 years.

Kangana Ranaut, who has previously worked with her in fashion, brought in a cake on the sets of Thalaivi to mark her astounding contribution to the industry. Kangana who herself believes in woman empowerment and is quite vocal about women in the workspace. Maria plays a significant part in Kangana's career as she was there in Fashion, Once upon a time in Mumbaai & Woh Lamhe and several other projects of Kangana.