7 Bollywood Films On Toxic Abusive Relationships

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The murder of Shraddha Walker has shocked and taken the nation by surprise. Shraddha was brutally murdered by Aftab Amin Poonawalla, who stored her body parts in the refrigerator. During the Delhi police's investigation into the brutal killing of Shraddha Walker, sensational information came to light. Shraddha Walker and Aftab Ameen Poonawala's story and gruesome murder case shock India; here is a look at 5 films on toxic abusive relationships.

Films On Toxic Abusive Relationships:

Kabir Singh

Words alone cannot express all that was wrong with this film. Preeti is treated poorly by narcissistic Kabir, who even says in the first meeting that she "belongs" to him. No matter how miserably he treats Preeti, the fact that she keeps coming back to him only serves to highlight the misogynistic attitude of Bollywood filmmakers. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles.

A still from Kabir Singh

Darlings

Darlings provide us with insight into an abusive marriage. It does not only target men but rather emphasises the normalisation of casual sexism in our society and the lack of opposition to the ongoing patriarchy. To be honest, it is ridiculously real. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Vijay Verma in lead roles.

Representative Image. A still from Darlings.

Akaash Vaani

In Akaash Vaani, a woman's struggle after marriage and her response to marital rape is defined. It provides us with insight into the pressures that society puts on women to stay in abusive marriages. The film stars Kartik Aaryan and Nushrat Bharucha, in the titular roles.

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Thappad

Thappad teaches us to speak out against domestic violence. How a slap alters everything around a loving husband and wife's journey. The film stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role, Pavail Gulati in her husband's role.

Hamari Adhuri Kahani

Hamari Adhuri Kahani serves as a reminder that women can walk out of abusive marriages. It tells the tale of a battered wife who flees her controlling marriage and finds new love. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan, and Rajkummar Rao.