Can you believe that there was a 59 year old ban on women to work as make-up artists in the movies in India ? And this was only overturned 6 years ago! Meet the woman who made it happen – Charu Khurana. She single-handedly fought a long battle and paved the way for Indian women to work as make-up artists in the Indian film industry . Hear Charu on the podcast uncommon women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah with a tale that will leave you stunned even in the 21st century !!

Uncommon Women is a new podcast series hosted by Gayatri Rangachari Shah that brings you inspiring tales of women breaking barriers, of women creating impact. You hear from women in the news and women you haven’t heard of yet. What they have in common is that they are Uncommon. These women are trailblazers who dared to dream. Even in the toughest situations, they didn’t give up. These stories of struggle will uplift you and move you. Uncommon Women will leave you thinking “If she can do it, so can I”

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EP - 4 CHARU KHURANA

Bollywood is always in the limelight and today more so than ever. Hear one of the industry's most well-known faces, the award winning choreographer, director and producer Farah Khan tells about the ups and downs of working there, how coming from a place of poverty and years of struggle shaped her world view , and why she likes to make feel-good films. Listen to Farah Khan on this week's episode of Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on RedFM India app.

Bollywood is always in the limelight and today more so than ever. Hear one of the industry's most well-known faces, the award winning choreographer, director and producer Farah Khan tells about the ups and downs of working there, how coming from a place of poverty and years of struggle shaped her world view , and why she likes to make feel-good films. Listen to Farah Khan on this week's episode of Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on RedFM India app.

Ep - 9 Farah Khan

She started out with just 2 sewing machines and faced a lot of rejection in her career. But she didn’t let it get her down. Instead she channeled her fierce drive to be economically independent and worked harder. 21 years after opening her first store in Mumbai, Anita Dongre is at her professional pinnacle. Her clothes have been worn by celebrities at home and abroad, including Kate Middleton, Hillary Clinton and Ivanka Trump. Hear how she got to where she is in this week’s episode of Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on the RedFM India app

She started out with just 2 sewing machines and faced a lot of rejection in her career. But she didn&rsquo;t let it get her down. Instead she channeled her fierce drive to be economically independent and worked harder. 21 years after opening her first store in Mumbai, Anita Dongre is at her professional pinnacle. Her clothes have been worn by celebrities at home and abroad, including Kate Middleton, Hillary Clinton and Ivanka Trump. Hear how she got to where she is in this week&rsquo;s episode of Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on the RedFM India app

EP - 8 Anita Dongre

Hamara Paisa, Hamara Hisab. Do Indians have the right to know how money used by the government on their behalf is spent?  That was the simple premise upon which Aruna Roy and her colleagues began the movement for the Right to Information. A grassroots campaign that began in rural Rajasthan is now a powerful law used by millions around the country. Listen to activist and peaceful protestor Aruna Roy made it her life's mission to give us transparency and accountability. Listen to the RTI story on Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on the RedFM India app

Hamara Paisa, Hamara Hisab.&nbsp;Do Indians&nbsp;have the right to know how money used by the government on their behalf is spent?&nbsp; That was the simple premise upon which Aruna Roy and her colleagues began the movement for the Right to Information. A grassroots campaign that began in rural Rajasthan is now a powerful law used by millions around the country. Listen to activist and peaceful protestor Aruna Roy made it her life's mission to give us transparency and accountability. Listen to the RTI story on Uncommon Women with Gayatri Rangachari Shah on the RedFM India app

EP - 4 CHARU KHURANA

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