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Glamourized Sexism: the Unfunny Reality of Women’s Portrayal in Bollywood

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Bollywood, India’s largest and most influential film industry, has long been a mirror to societal norms and fantasies. Unfortunately, one of its deeply entrenched legacies is the objectification of women—a problem that continues to fester despite waves of feminism, calls for gender-sensitive storytelling, and changing audience expectations. The recent buzz around Housefull 5, the latest […]

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Ananya Panday Speaks Out Against Body Shaming in Bollywood

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Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has recently opened up about her experiences with body shaming and the unrealistic beauty standards prevalent in the film industry. In candid conversations, she shared the challenges she faced since her debut at 18, highlighting the scrutiny over her appearance and the double standards women often encounter.   Early Criticism and

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Santosh’: A Bold Cinematic Take on Indian Womanhood

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Filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s debut film, Santosh, has made international headlines for its raw and powerful depiction of a female police officer navigating India’s caste and gender hierarchies. Premiering at Cannes 2024, the film tells the story of a woman who struggles to uphold justice while facing corruption, misogyny, and caste-based discrimination in the police force.

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Indian Film Critiques Traditional Bride Viewing Rituals

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Date: March 12, 2025 Location: India Renowned filmmaker Jayant Digambar Somalkar has sparked discussions on gender inequality and traditional marriage customs with his debut feature film, Sthal (A Match). The film critiques the bride viewing ritual, a longstanding tradition in India where young women are evaluated based on their physical appearance and household skills before

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“No Means No”: The Powerful Message of Pink That Still Resonates

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In a society where women’s voices are often silenced or questioned, the 2016 Bollywood film Pink emerged as a powerful statement on consent, autonomy, and justice. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and Kirti Kulhari, the film goes beyond entertainment — it’s a social movement wrapped in cinema. At its

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