From Axone To Parched: Five Hindi Films That Got Female Friendships Right
These hindi films on friendship prove that the yaarana between girls is no less thicker that what boys enjoy.
Veere Di Wedding
8 Light-Hearted Movies That You Can Watch With Your Girl Gang
This is one of the best Bollywood films, and it is not to be missed. Naina and Aditi become best friends after going on a trek.
Bollywood And Female Friendships: How My Girl Gang Relates
Of late, Bollywood has been churning out movies that revolve around female friendships and women who support each other. In a culture heavily influenced by Bollywood, we need more such films to appreciate the experience of women.
Movies That You Should Definitely Watch With Your Girl Gang
We laugh, gossip, eat, shop together among other things with our friends. One of my favourite things that I like to do besides talking is to watch movies with my friends. Here’s a list of movies that you can watch with your girl gang.
Why Reclaiming Sexual Agency Starts With How We Perceive Ourselves
More often than not, the internet is flooded with airbrushed images of models, actors and celebrities at-large celebrating their flawlessness. We see the taut muscles which shape their abs, their hair glowing against the sunlight as they sip on their iced lattes, a top designer has probably sponsored their outfit of the day (aka OOTD) […]
When Swara Bhasker Moaned In Pleasure On Screen, We Approved
It all started with that one scene from Veere Di Wedding, where Swara Bhasker moaned and writhed on-screen while masturbating. While a certain class of viewers grew uncomfortable and called this sequence “vulgar” and “cheap” on social media, most women nodded in approval. But that was just the beginning, because in 2018, Bollywood embraced female […]
Feminist Films Which Smashed Stereotypes In 2018
Some films offer more than just entertainment. Based on vital issues, they not only make powerful statements but also manage to grab the attention of the audience significantly. Let’s take a look at some of Bollywood’s most powerful feminist films which shattered stereotypes in 2018. Manmarziyaan Manmarziyaan created quite a stir post release. The film, which […]
Bollywood Movies That Promote Female Friendships
Ever since the beginning of time, female friendships have been viewed as difficult to handle. We have films showing bromance. But, not many filmmakers have discovered female bonds on screen in Bollywood. Contrary to the popular belief that women are women’s worst enemy, Bollywood is stepping ahead and making movies that celebrate female friendships. Amidst all […]
On The Conversation Around Swara Bhasker’s Masturbation Scene
This piece is perhaps a little late in coming but better late than never. So, a week ago I watched Veere Di Wedding. By then, I had heard all about the (in)famous masturbation scene performed by Swara Bhasker’s character, Sakshi. Needless to say, I was more enthused about this particular scene than the rest of […]
Swara Bhasker’s Mom On Female Sexuality Amid Masturbation Row
Mothers today know the importance of accepting female sexuality. Trolls, listen up! Since the film ‘Veere Di Wedding’ released weeks back, Swara Bhasker found herself facing trolls criticising the actress for her masturbation scene in the film. But criticism apart, Bhasker is being lauded for essaying such a bold character that isn’t the “stereotypical” girl. […]
