ET Women's Forum: From sports & films to politics, champions talk about work & life

Mumbai: From ‘putting one foot in front of the other’ on the unforgiving trail to the summit of Mount Everest to shooting many a bull’s eye at the Paralympic Games, achieving financial independence, reimagining careers—all this and more was showcased at The Economic Times Women’s Forum last Thursday.

The spotlight fell on a social sector champion and a political leader who broke the mould, as well as some of India’s best-known entrepreneurs and investors. India’s Femme Force was on full glorious display.

The forum, in its fourth year, featured 23 prominent speakers, including former cabinet minister Smriti Irani, who emphasised the need to celebrate women from all walks of life, including grassroot workers.


“There are many women who are busy leading their lives,” she said. “They are successful, but don't have the time or wherewithal to shout from the rooftops how great they are. When you see such women, talk about them and celebrate them.”

Other speakers included paralympian Avani Lekhara, actors Shraddha Kapoor and Rasika Dugal and Moelis India’s Manisha Girotra.