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The series has been named a ‘Gender Equality Champion’ by UN Women. Created by US-based media house Rattapallax founder, documentary filmmaker, and technologist Ram Devineni, “Priya’s Mask” is written by Shubhra Prakash, with illustrations and animation by Syd Fini, Hamid Bahrami and Neda Kazemifar.
This particular series marks the protagonist Priya imagined as a gutsy girl. Set against the backdrop of Jodhpur, the narrative re-tells the escapades of an eight-year-old Meena and her working mother who nurses Covid-19 infected patients and their cumulative sacrifices. The series also has Vidya Balan lending her voice.
Talking about voicing an animated character, Mrunal Thakur says: “I have never had the good fortune of being taught about powerful women as a young girl. Our heroes were limited and I craved to see more women in places of authority. Priya is a survivor and a fighter. I am making my nieces and nephews take to the comic series with equal gusto because feminism
“I’m grateful that the work that I have done through 2020 will all be released in these coming months. The last few months have truly taught us that patience is a virtue and it always pays off,” Mrunal Thakur said.
The actress added that she has been “shooting since the shoots resumed and have committed my time in between projects”.
“I’m excited to start the new year too with working on two other projects which I’m excited will be announced very soon,” Mrunal said.