A few decades ago, Bollywood latched on to certain tropes, and man, did it cling to them. The sort of commitment the Hindi film industry has shown to these stereotypes is rarely seen in this world; but, it’s time we move away from them. Because they are not just problematic but also stupid. Here we make a list of some. 1. A woman is ‘unattractive’ if she wears baggy jeans, rings, and has short hair. So, you want to ‘fix’ her. And how do you do that? By transforming her into bhartiya naari, whose dupatta flies in the air as she walks. Source: Film Diwali 2. Or, if you’re too lazy, just remove her glasses. Boom, she is a new person. Source: Indian Express Source: India.com 3. Rains are an aphrodisiac and they make people share their secrets. “I love this guy but the scorching sun is killing me. Oh a rain drop… ab toh usse apni dil ki baat batani hi padegi” . It’s a simple condensation process ma’am, no need to get s...
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