‘Her’ writer Archana Vasudev speaks about developing strong woman characters

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By Arjun Ramachandran

Dec 03, 2024

The multi-starrer anthology film Her has garnered applause from the audience and critics alike. The film narrates the story of five women from different walks of life..

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The movie is directed by Lijin Jose and written by debutant Archana Vasudev.

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In an interview with South First, Archana spoke about her experience weaving the five women characters and her learning about script writing.

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There was no conscious decision to give depth to the characters. As a woman, I see these characters around me. The characters in Her are people I know.

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Through Ramya’s character, Reshma, we explore the grey shades of a woman. Human beings aren’t perfect, and some women can be greedy and selfish.

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In Her, regardless of gender, the issues discussed are often avoided, and people don’t openly discuss them. The ant is a metaphor in the story—representing people who obstruct women.

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There’s no rush for new projects. Writing is a slow process for me, and I’m currently waiting for feedback on Her. 

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