DIG Women Safety Simala Prasad on headlining The Narmada Story: Public service has always been my first commitment

IPS officer and actor Simala Prasad, currently serving as DIG, Women Safety, returns to the big screen with The Narmada Story, her third film. Inspired by real events, the crime drama follows investigating officer Narmada Raikwar as she probes cases involving missing girls. Drawing from her years in policing and work on issues concerning women and children, Simala shares how the film resonated deeply with her experiences in uniform. She talks about balancing public service with acting, bringing authenticity to the role, support from the police fraternity, and why she believes cinema can help spark conversations around justice, women’s safety and social responsibility.