Whether it was about focusing on the mental conditioning that creates gender inequality in Parched or bringing to notice how technology is creating a generation gap with her latest project Rajma Chawal, filmmaker Leena Yadav treats all her movies as opinion pieces on topics that matter to a progressive mind. As many women are finding a voice against patriarchy, Yadav says responsible action is required to continue the change.

Asked about the constant transformation in the society around gender equality, Yadav told IANS here: "Actually, ‘Parched' has come from the place of social conditioning of men and women rather than talking about the gender equality. The way we are conditioned based on our gender is causing the discrimination...you understand that right? Who is the first teacher of a child? It is his/her mother. Some of the biggest gatekeepers of patriarchy are women."