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Sunday Debate: Is Bollywood leaving its stereotypes behind?

ByUrvee Modwel, Ribhu Dasgupta Urvee Modwel, Ribhu Dasgupta
Nov 13, 2021 09:20 PM IST

Has Bollywood abandoned the clichés that its worked with for decades? Or do they still surface in one form or another? A fan and filmmaker fight it out

“Stereotypes in pop culture impact beliefs and attitudes”

Even though Bollywood now has films with female protagonists like Pagglait (right), movies with toxic masculinity like Radhe (left) are still being made
Even though Bollywood now has films with female protagonists like Pagglait (right), movies with toxic masculinity like Radhe (left) are still being made
According to Urvee, films like Darr, Anniyan, Kabir Singh, Raanjhanaa and Tere Naam normalised sexual harassment, stalking and assault, equating them to ‘love
According to Urvee, films like Darr, Anniyan, Kabir Singh, Raanjhanaa and Tere Naam normalised sexual harassment, stalking and assault, equating them to ‘love
According to Ribhu, today, the stories in Bollywood are meaningful and well-rounded, which helps the audience to progress in their thoughts
According to Ribhu, today, the stories in Bollywood are meaningful and well-rounded, which helps the audience to progress in their thoughts
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