The changing role of women in Bollywood

From a damsel in distress to a figure of power, women have come a long way in Bollywood. With characters especially created keeping women in mind, this points to a new wave in Indian cinema, where women are being trusted to carry a film to box office success. This is a stark difference from the previous notion that the role of the protagonist was reserved only for a male character. Today, women in unconventional and dominant roles are appreciated and respected by audiences the world over. Read More…