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PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH | Volume - 10 | Issue - 08 |August - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2250 - 1991 | DOI : 10.36106/paripex given us Real and Relatable stories and have highlighted mocked by her daughter and husband because she cannot Gender Challenges and Inspirational stories through speak the language of the Queen, i.e English fluently. The Entertainment medium. However, compared with their male traumatized Shashi Godbole turns the situation around when counterparts, their count in the industry is much smaller. she learns the language in her late 30s and empowers herself by not keeping age as a barrier to be able to venture into new Films play a dual role in reflecting the society they serve, but things on her trip to America for her niece's wedding. She they are also important in shaping and influencing society. however earns self-respect in the process and challenged all Since the founding of the Indian film industry, fraternity films the obstacles that came her way. By the end the movie, she have strived to convey social messages through aces the language and raises the toast in English even then, experimentation with various genres. Sometimes these tests she still choses to be humble and forgiving towards her family, fail, while in others they attract such a large audience that they highlighting the role of every woman in an Indian household. reach new heights at the box office. Gauri Shinde's simple yet effective story makes a lasting impression as a woman overcomes her flaws when Table.1 List of Movies discussed challenged by the society. The song 'Gustakh Dil' sums up Shashi's unfamiliar surroundings that she's placed in with new Sr Year Movie Director Female Movie people, new dialects and differing cultures and the way she is no Lead Highlights trying to make peace with it. 1 2012 Kahaani Sujoy Vidya Balan Reference to Ghosh Indian 3) QUEEN Goddesses “Queen" is one of the rare Bollywood movies that portrays a 'Durga' and realistic story but still manages to make the audience 'Shakti' entertained. This movie is about a girl, Rani (Kangana Ranaut), 2 2012 English Gauri Sridevi Age and who was abandoned by her fiancé just the day before the Vinglish Shinde Kapoor Gender wedding. Being a simple girl from a typical Punjabi barriers background, Rani decides to go on her honeymoon alone 3 2013 Queen Vikas Bahl Kangana Gender instead of sulking or crying over her fate. The beauty of this Ranaut imparity movie lies in the interpretation of real and obvious emotions. 4 2014 Mardaani Pradeep Rani Sex trafficking, From a girl who was scared in a foreign land to a strong girl Sarkar Mukherjee child trafficking who fought back when someone tried to rob her, this movie 5 2018 Raazi Meghna Alia Bhatt Spy, Patriotism successfully proved it all. Gulzar This film subtly highlights the gender differences that prevail 1) KAHAANI (A MOTHER OF A STORY) in Indian society. A well-educated girl left a good job because The movie starts with Kolkata being abuzz with the her boyfriend did not want her to work. Although this film is a preparations for the annual Durga Puja festival and a seven good show of the basic reality of India, where many girls month pregnant woman Vidya Bagchi (Vidya Balan) is looking sacrificed their careers for their families, it also shows the for her missing husband (Arnab Bagchi) in this bustling city spirit of a real Indian woman who fights against the injustice but is unable to find any help and support in a male dominated she has suffered. The transition from a simple girl who knows society. If we look at the Kahaani poster by Sujoy Ghosh, we nothing about the outside world to a bold and smart street see Vidya Balan standing in front of Durga Maa's Murti. It woman who travels through various countries is undoubtedly shows that she is a divine character in the film. Like the the highlight of this movie. goddess, it gives the impression that she is also a symbol of truth and `` Shakti '' (strength). This performance is confirmed, This movie even throws light on being a single mother where especially in the last moments of the film. We see Vidya you can have fun in life, dance, go ahead with your choices or wearing a white sari with a red trim and a red blouse. In do whatever pleases you and still be a doting and caring addition, she has a red dot on her forehead to showcase her mother. It further concludes that you won't realise what you're bravery. These colours are traditionally worn during Durga good at if you don't make an attempt to explore new things, Puja, highlighting the culture of the state and the festival. clothes are something you define than it defining you, it During the climax, we see her expression change from that of teaches us that you can wear what you want to wear and do a shy and vulnerable woman to that of an angry vigilante. Her your hair the way you like and that you definitely don't have to loose hair, fierce black eyes and haughty body language is a look the way society wants you to and finally by living in an true reflection of a goddess. One eye-catchy line from the Indian society where your neighbours are more inquisitive song 'Ekla Cholo re' in the movie which sums up the about what you do, or rather are than your family, it gives them protagonist's role goes as a message that it's alright to befriend someone from the opposite gender and that you're a master of your own life and “Jodi Tor Dak Shune Keu Na you need to hold your self-esteem and give men a taste of their Ase Tobe Ekla Cholo Re” own medicine as a women is independent of her own decision. Translation- "If no one responds to your call, then go your own way alone” 4) MARDAANI (BRAVE LADY) Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukherjee) plays the role of a police (Bengali patriotic song 'Ekla Cholo' written by Rabindranath officer. She is brave, smart and dedicated to her profession. A Tagore in 1905. Sung by Amitabh Bachchan) profession where men outnumbered and preferred due to their masculinity, Rani clearly gives justice to her role and This song is the main climax of the movie where the female uniform. As the title of the movie goes, this movie is way Protagonist goes ahead to fight her own challenge all by different from the remaining mainstream action films. It herself. touches a very sensitive subject and raises voice against something that happens every day in our country, child 2) ENGLISH VINGLISH trafficking. This film has outlined what you get to see what a Empowerment doesn't necessarily mean fighting for your woman can do if triggered and pushed to her limits and rights, it also means finding ways to improve yourself. English defined the philosophy that being a woman in India you've got Vinglish is the story of an Indian housewife Shashi Godbole to fight your own battles as the society can provoke you to go (Sridevi) which beautifully shows how a housewife, a good weak on your knees. The theme song spotlights the anger of a homemaker and a mother, is belittled and ridiculed and triggered women 118 www.worldwidejournals.com PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH | Volume - 10 | Issue - 08 |August - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2250 - 1991 | DOI : 10.36106/paripex “Jis duniya mein maa behne and shapes the social norms of the audience and instilled the Rishte nahi, gaali hain spirit of bravery and hope among women by cutting the edge Us duniya se maryada ke rishte saare todungi of gender barriers. Multiple films later and before the given Kadam mila ke dekho to time frame Main saath me tere chal doongi Par chhed ke dekho tum mujh koMain tum ko nahi chhodoongi” Future studies pertaining to the specific research may look at covering a wider range of social issues and by highlighting (Song: Mardaani Anthem, Lyrics- Kausar Munir, Singer- feature films in the limelight or can even look at films that were Sunidhi Chauhan) released on social media platforms but have failed to get the attention that it deserves. Audience acceptance in these Translation- The world in which mother and sister movies play a great role as it challenges the male dominating are not relations but abuses stigma. Our actions as audience should encourage the mushrooming movie makers to create magic on screen and (as in, where there are more abuses in their name) highlight social challenges towards women that creates a I'll break all the relations of dignity etc. with that world. benchmark to a new beginning. On the whole, these are just a Try and match steps with me, few Bollywood films which truly champion woman and I'll walk along with you. empowerment. So, given that female-oriented movies are on but try and tease me, the rise, one hopes that this progressive turn in Indian cinema and I'll not leave you.. continues.

the lyrics of this song convey anger and frustration of an SOURCES AND REFERENCES abused women but also inner strength that the female gender PRIMARY SOURCE Ÿ Kahaani. (2012). Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, Viacom 18 Studios. possesses. Ÿ English Vinglish. (2012). Directed by Gauri Shinde, Eros International. Ÿ Queen. (2013). Directed by Vikas Bahl, Viacom18 Motion Pictures. 5) RAAZI (GO ALONG WITH) Ÿ Mardaani. (2014). Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, Yash Raj Films. Ÿ Raazi. (2018). Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Dharma Productions. If we had ever seen Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) in real life, no one would have imagined her as a spy in the real word. The film SECONDARY SOURCE begins with Sehmat a Kashmiri woman who agrees to marry a Ÿ Mistry P. (2014). The Changing Role of Women in Hindi Cinema. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2014; 4(7):537-539. Pakistani army officer in order to spy on Pakistan during the Ÿ Chakravorty, M. (2002)., Cinema and Society: Reflection of Patriarchal Values Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. in selected Hindi Blockbusters. Unpublished Masters Dissertation of the Faculty of Journalism & Communication, The M.S.University of Baroda Ÿ Ahmed, S. Akbar (1992). Bombay Films: The Cinema as Metaphor for Indian Although not a professional spy, she is courageously trained Society and Politics. Modern Asian Studies 26, 2, pp. 289-320. Great Britain. to become one and fulfill her duty towards her country. But Ÿ Singh, Indubala (2007). Gender Relations and Cultural Ideology in Indian even when Sehmat becomes a spy, that shyness in her remains Cinema: A Study of Select Adaptations of Literary Texts. Deep & Deep Publications. New Delhi. constant throughout the film. Besides the aspect of a ‘SPY’, we Ÿ Misra, Vijay. (2006). 'Bollywood Cinema: A Critical Genealogy'. Asian Studies also see Sehmat try her hand at the role of a daughter-in-law, Institute, Victoria University of Wellington. Ÿ Monica Motwani. (1996). The Changing Face of the Hindi Film Heroine. G wife and daughter, which shows that a woman can perform Magazine Online. many tasks with ease. Since the film is based on a true story, it Ÿ Sharma, Gunjan. “PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN HINDI CENEMA”. Anubooks. invites the audience to think about how many unsung heroes, Retrieved. http:// anubooks.com/ wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ Notions- 2014-No2-20.pdf the women in society dedicate their lives to their country who Ÿ Yadav, Meenakshi. (2014, July 2). Queen: A Fresh Perspective on Women. are barely talked about. Moreover, this feminist sentiment is Sayfty. Empowering women against violence. Retrieved. https://sayfty.com/ further reinforced as Raazi is directed by one of the best queen-a-fresh-perspective-on-women/ Ÿ Agarwal, Ruchi. (2014). Changing Roles of Women in Indian Cinema. Research female directors in India, Meghna Gulzar. Gate. Retrieved. https:// www. researchgate.net/ publication/ 279017811 Changing Roles of Women in Indian Cinema “Gurpech hai raahein jeene ki Kismat ik tedhi baazi hai Tum haath pakad lo iraade ka Raah seedhi hai agar dil raazi hai Agar dil raazi hai”

Translations- The paths of life are all tangled up Destiny is a tough bet Hold the hand of your intentions The path will become straight if your heart agrees If your heart agrees

(Song: Raazi title track, Lyrics- Gulzar, Singer- Arijit Singh)

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY The Bollywood mainstream and parallel cinema is dispersed throughout a variety of social issues at various levels of feminist approach and gender issues necessitating the discussion of at least one film per issue. Illiteracy, gender bias, the right to equality, the Indian political system, same-gender relationships, child abuse, female infanticide, rape culture, honour killing and general crime against women are all social issues that need to be addressed and stand to be absent in this research paper. Many more may be outside the scope of this study's investigation. These films made a hit at the box office, along with their meaningful songs.

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