In our house Mazarina works, she proudly calls herself a Pethaan (Pathaan) and rues her destiny for working as a domestic help (what a Pethaan should have never done). She is rash, one the face attitude, witty and full of expletives. She makes me remember Nagma Khatoon. Not fighting for empowerment but empowered. Not looking for something for her but assuredly and powerfully ensuring her husband’s revenge is complete. Not giving a damn if her husband is cheating but wont share her house. And has even guts to enter a brothel and drive her husband away. And is also concerned he eats nicely so that his “performance” outside the house is not loathed. Lives in penury but won’t accept alms of the enemy. Pride is what defines her. Pride is what I find in both Nagma and Mazarina. Pride is what defines both of them. Richa Chaddhha , a delhi girl has picked up the accent fantastically. Local bihari accent is something which would come naturally to Bihari actors (Manoj, Quadri ex