Ratna Pathak Shah shared her experiences growing up in a family navigating tradition and modernity, highlighting a childhood memory of gender bias when her sister was born. She emphasized her father’s progressive response and reflected on raising sons in a world with ingrained gender privileges. Despite childhood challenges, she now shares a strong bond with her sister, Supriya Pathak.Ratna Pathak Shah shared her experiences growing up in a family navigating tradition and modernity, highlighting a childhood memory of gender bias when her sister was born. She emphasized her father’s progressive response and reflected on raising sons in a world with ingrained gender privileges. Despite childhood challenges, she now shares a strong bond with her sister, Supriya Pathak.