Commodifying the Quintessential Masculine Hero: A Study of the Cop Saga of Bollywood.
This article discusses the portrayal of masculinity in Bollywood cop films, specifically focusing on the movies Sooryavanshi and Simmba directed by Rohit Shetty. It argues that these films depict the male hero as a hypermasculine figure who uses violence to establish dominance and protect the nation...
| Publicado en: | Intersections: Gender & Sexuality in Asia & the Pacific no. 50; pp. 1 - 25 |
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Dec2023
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| Sumario: | This article discusses the portrayal of masculinity in Bollywood cop films, specifically focusing on the movies Sooryavanshi and Simmba directed by Rohit Shetty. It argues that these films depict the male hero as a hypermasculine figure who uses violence to establish dominance and protect the nation, while female characters are often objectified and portrayed as vulnerable. The article suggests that these representations contribute to the perpetuation of traditional gender roles and ideals of masculinity in Indian society. It calls for alternative representations of masculinity and equal agency for women in mainstream Bollywood narratives. |
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