So the social model is going about a change. If the audience reject someone or accept someone, then it’s their choice. Right right. You are typically the kind of guy who’d say this regarding rape (of women, just so we’re clear) that women should wear decent clothes because even though no one has the right to be stealing from your house, its better to lock the doors. The need of the era is for the gutsy men, to recognize it, take a step forward, encourage the equality, and help shape the beginning of a new social model, which will probably work till some gender dominates other (hence the saturation point) and then again the ‘equality’ rebellion, and life goes on. 3. And you’re making yourself look bad. True that there are lots of actresses who’d want to bare it all to get ahead.. How about super macho stereotype for males? We should rise with cool mind and keep neglecting these movies and keep awaring lovely children. How many heroines are there who can bring same amount of profit on their own which the heroes bring? While some actresses can be sexy and could act, while some can only be sexy, which might be enough for that particular movie. I think Deepika’s My Choice conveyed the same message. Thanks For These Such a wonderful information about how women treat in bollywood. A lot of people said that film industry is male dominated and a 50 year old Shahrukh Khan is still continuing to act whereas an actress like Deepika will be out of work in a few years. Naukrinama.com is one stop shop to consume all government employment related information. Dude, whats your problem… this is the second time i am noticing your over-the-top anti-feminism comment. Bollywood needs to start viewing women as humans and not just some humanoid robot with boobs and asses. Also the greatest bollywood hits were devoid of any sex or kiss or drugs. . @Babar – see this is the problem , people like you write non sense and then the discussion loose their validity and main agenda! @Voice: I am not interested in a conversation with someone who can’t write two sentences without abusing – a trait of feminists. They do not lack talent, they are aware that professionally they are subject to cultural trends. If they stop showing that and start supporting men in female-dominated fields also, then they will be truly considered to be “for equality”. Women choose to dress sexy in the market, in public places, on the streets, but if it is seen in Bollywood, women start complaining. Have to work harder and be item-girls after 30. Everybody talks big about the increasing objectification of women, but are next in line to watch another film for “entertainment”. Btw I am not a feminist but I definitely don’t support the women on those pages. Male domination and gender inequality has been a norm till until recently and women these days, are not okay with it (may be they were in the past). It is high time our definition of a good movie depends more on the content rather than the movie which objectifies women. Hypocrisy to say the least. I am a woman and I do understand your concern. I do agree with your point because of the fact that male actors who are not talented need not do this degrading act. Its a persons choice whether to watch and promote such movies with these sexy roles. Just look at the leading ladies doing these item numbers and try telling yourself this phrase with a straight face “[insert actress’s name] is a very talented actress, the way she portrays emotions is truly natural and I am a huge fan of hers” If women getting underpaid are wrong, then men getting underpaid should ALSO be wrong. If only ONE ‘thing’ was different, things would be so different (i feel that way all the time, and yes i probably would have preferred being born a man, given a choice and a memory of my experience as a girl, or a women). Female producers in India were only 15.2%, way below the 22.7% global average. @Safi: Actresses choose to do item numbers., and they choose to dress scantily. So this proves the male counterparts are better in attracting the crowd. The industry makes it unequal – they are to blame. to male dominance in society or at least has references to it. It was done by women of that time. As a film maker I can say cinematographer and editor play huge role in making a quality film. I loved the way you quoted the research based statistics about films. The author is talking about “NOW” , not by gone time. So the social model is going about a change. So, someone feels exploited and some feels humiliated and the rest glad for being self. However, i will like answer this comment of your. STFU. And if she agrees fr skin show, then what’s the difference between she and a stripper? It has been rumored that a mobster named Mickey Cohen ran the Hollywood underworld. We are so – used to seeing women as sex-objects and kathputhlis. However, the story also has a very different, dark side. The above fact again highlights one of the many factors of what is wrong with the Indian film industry. That’s people’s hallucination that they think that way. They should teach their children and neighborhood. The point of the whole article (both this and the previous article about Emma watson’s speech at the UN) is ‘equality’. But for one thing i will not blame myself wholly because society remain silent against sensitiveness of explicit scenes and keep their mouth shut. 3. The same is the situation for male actor. Since i cannot change you, i request you to please not reply/ post on any of my posts in future. If you’ve watched any Bollywood movies, you’d notice that the conservative “nerdy” girl is often converted into a “sexier” version of herself. Don’t you people understand this, I see people writing about feminism, patriarchy etc etc, but the fact of the matter is simple, this is an industry and like any industry it has a balance sheet , working capital, capitalists and all other financial aspect of any other industry ( like the FMCG or IT industry), so obviously the producers will make anything that sells, and it is an accepted idea that sex sells, so use it. He was the first choice for the lead role in Bombay Velvet, but as he was busy shooting for another film, the role went to Ranbir Kapoor. First choice for Bombay Velvet. Leone, who became a porn actress after someone approached her while she was studying to be a nurse! The one thing that really hit me point blank was the role of Katrina Kaif in the movie; which was to be invisible. You can see camel toes and butt cheek dimples in yoga pants. Think broadly, get out of this male-female thing. 2.Real actors also need to show skin if story demands it or it may favor film. And easy money, just like for female actors. Woman need to stop taking up such roles. Gaurav, the industry is made of both artistic input and production values. So you fail to see that its not Bollywood sexualizing women alone. In most of the cases, the actors are approached for the movie and then they are asked to choose the actress they want to work with. After reading the article, I wished every actress looked like Kathy Bates or Thelma Ritter. She is believed to have not made many friends in Bollywood. Say 'Yes' to both these answers, without any 'buts', and I'll be convinced that feminism is about equality. If women were so conservative and ok with male-dominant attitudes what was the anti-alcohol campaign in the 70’s. Thats the harsh reality. That’s why actors ageing 35+ are also forced to maintain 6/8 packs. Secrets of Bollywood stars have been doing the round since the evolution of industry. but even then i find this article balanced and clear of any hidden agenda and prejudice. It doesn’t have anything to do with the talent level of the actresses . The female-leads today perform item-numbers because they fear losing grounds to the ever increasing starlets. Where are women not objectified for their looks and where are men not objectified for their money and height? Pornography and the scene described in the article’s first paragraph seem to have many similarities, sexual gratification and female nudity being foremost. Rani Mukherjee and Anushka Sharma got fame after working with Aamir Khan. Thanks a lot sir. i am forecasting a peace with india. Students above 10years keep memorising the movies role of actresses and new releases and remain engage during their exams also. The choice of ‘giving up a movie’ will only come when you have power and equality. Many of us dream to live a life like them while some consider them as role models and inspirations. Please, stop gloriying nudity. In the industry look at the options males vs. females. sad though to see how much open misogynism there is in society. While women represent nearly half of the world’s population, less than one third of all speaking characters in films are female, and Indian films are at the bottom of the pack. It is the problem of the society that they choose to watch non-sense and trash. These women have chosen these roles and done it with complete consent. Also please note most “Females” – as defined in your article , have absolutely no problems in doing item songs, as long as they are getting the popularity, hence what baffles me more is , which females are you talking about……. However, the story also has a very different, dark side. In a talk before, he had shared that casting couch does exist and he experienced it himself. Nice take. First of all please read my article. Bollywood's dark secret - a BBC investigation. Have you watched the movie queen ? Did you even read the views of women in that website? Please don’t add to the clutter of shit out there. As far as my hypocrisy is concerned, I wanted to watch the movie because I believed it was a Amir Khan movie( I don’t hate the male species, you see) and yes, I did not expect that Katrina Kaif’s role will be so dubious and stupid. Has she been so blind by propaganda to neglect male nudity? She doesn’t even know to speak proper Hindi. 1. Dirty Secrets of Bollywood celebs: Sunny LeoneDid you know, during her … These scenes occupy spaces in our mind and we become so angry that we keep hating and looses dare to stop children coming into evil circle. I think all the people who have a problem with how women dress are constantly equating her with how they see women in their sexual fantasies. The author is highlighting this sad trend and how stifling it really is for the representation of women in such a popular form of media. Don’t expect a heroine staying in the industry for just a decade and delivring 1 or 2 hits (not necessarily blockbuster) to get the same payment. Stop calling those movies as conservative and refer to it as you lack of appriciation for genuine, quality content. But wait, didn’t six pack wave hit bollywood about a decade back and male actors have been competing for skin show for the last decade. The average movie going male responds to item numbers and so item numbers are included in the movie. Ranveer In Durex, Sunny In Manforce! Now see how many women are showing their cleavage and wearing micro minis. there nothing wrong in the item numbers, if indian culture is on the verge of change to be modern ,it hardly matters what the others are criticizing the same. But, don’t you think change takes time. (If you dont know, Google it, that guy is awesome). The way to fight the issue of nudity and item numbers is by getting the bi-polar view of the society. 2) You pointed out Kangana’s failures like Rascals, Double Dhamal. anyway this article was about how Bollywood portrays women, first of all please don’t compare a rape victim to an actress,, secondly no one forced Katrina to do chikni chameli or dhoom, nor was she so poor and starving that she needed the money, she just had to say no she wont do a 5 min sleaze sequence, instead she chose the money and stripped to an item numbers choreographed by other women,,,, likewise with every other actresses they all have the option to say no they wont dress skimpy but you know they all will do it for money. Late Kushwant Singh!!.. Few directors who show courage and make independent movies do not receive the same reception as the big budget non nonsensical cinemas get. Women are mostly hired for their sex appeal and they loose it way sooner than their male counterparts. You work hard, and then you earn. If Bollywood has to change the people watching it has to change. It needs to respect women. Shah Rukh and Gauri take care of her. Dear Babar , have you watched the movie Mary kom ? You said “women being a commodity has to change”. 4) You said commercialization has killed. I won’t shed my clothes for that. Besides this note people like Katrina became famous because of commercialization or else she would have been nowhere in the picture. I support Elizabeth’s opinion that open criticism could have been avoided. Ranveer Singh rejected 3 Bollywood films before Band Bajaa Baraat. I have been interacting with Shah Rukh Khan intermittently through the course of my career. Some self proclaimed feminist have zero right to be butthurt by the way someoher female dresses. Kids will get inspirations. Personally, I don’t think sexual representation of both men and women is bad, per se, for society. 3) Regarding women directors, see many tried their hands in direction. The issue is that people do not realize that what bollywood does not portray is the two-sided nature of the issue. And i did not say ‘WOMEN’. Quit whining. Indians don’t know what those pants are. 2. You were disappointed, extremely sorry for that. She did not need to do it, but she did. The cheaper the item song, the more successful the movie becomes. Oh, what is that Halloween about? and hey lady your reference that “Feminism, my dearest friend, is not about male bashing. The fact is that society has these conservative expectations from women and that is portrayed in bollywood. If statistics might impress you, women earn only 75% of what men earn for double the work. Most of the films where heroines are there without big heroes don’t become big hits. 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