Harper’s Bazaar: You have grown up around such strong female forces in your family. Tell us how they have inspired you.
“My [maternal grandmother, Jaya Bachchan] is someone I have looked up to all my life—she has taught me to be unapologetically myself. What I admire about her is that she is very confident in who she is, and never shies away from speaking her mind. And I have implemented this philosophy when it comes to my work…whether it is speaking up about women’s rights or women’s health, I am