Shabana criticizes item songs in Bollywood
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has raised serious concerns about Bollywood item songs, highlighting how they often reduce women to objects for the male gaze. She finds the fragmented visual language and suggestive lyrics deeply troubling, arguing these performances detach from the narrative and normalize problematic portrayals.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has raised serious concerns about Bollywood item songs, highlighting how they often reduce women to objects for the male gaze. She finds the fragmented visual language and suggestive lyrics deeply troubling, arguing these performances detach from the narrative and normalize problematic portrayals. What's Your Reaction?
