Help me plz: your view - Women in bollywood

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Posted: 16 years ago
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hi guys,

I would really like everyone's help. I am doing my final paper in one of my writing classes for college on bollywood (you had to do it on the movie industry, i asked permission from my prof to do it on bollywood instead of some aspect of hollywood). I'm trying to answer whether the stuff shown in bollywood movies creates or reflects the attitudes of indian society. I picked the role of women. It would be awesome and would help me a great deal to know what you guys think and what your views are. It would just take a couple of minutes to answer these questions.

In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?

According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?

How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?


And the next questions are more for a statistical analysis:
What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?

If, you don't feel comfortable answering the statistical questions in the topic, you can PM me. And you don't necessarily have to answer them but it would be helpful if you did. Thanx a lot for helping me out guys. This paper is worth almost half of my grade in that class.
Also, if you have any questions, do PM me!
PS - my paper is due by April 29, so it would be really cool if I can get tons of opinions by then. thanx again!
- Gunia (aka luvya4ever)

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Posted: 16 years ago
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I'll give it a shot .

In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?

Most bollywood movies are meant to create dream like settings and are commercial entertainers, so I don't think most bollywood movies are meant to express societal views. Movies like Rock On, Saawariya, OSO don't really express any societal notions. However there are some movies like Gangajal etc. which are of a different genre and do attempt to portray the ills of society such as corruption in politics.


According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?

There are many more female protagonists out there whereas in the 60s-early 90's it was all male heroes. Women are getting more "exposure" in films so to speak. 😆 Women are used to attract audiences which is why they feature in many more previews as well.

How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?

For the role of women see above. Women initially were the backdrops they were conservative and meant to have supportive roles now they seem to be moving the story along or carrying the entire plot on their shoulders. I think this correlates to the fact that women are playing a more prominent role in society as well by educating themselves and working (as opposed to their previous roles of being only homemakers).

And the next questions are more for a statistical analysis:
What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?
And your age?


US born in India, living in the states for 17 years now.


Edited by Ophelia - 16 years ago
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Posted: 16 years ago
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thanx a ton ophelia... your views/answers are greatly appreciated!
Edited by luvya4ever - 16 years ago
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Posted: 16 years ago
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In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?
I would say both..Bollywood sometimes portray's how people live in some socities..n sometimes it shows a new character of women that can be role models to ppl..but i would say it helps a lot in changing the mindset of people who consider women as a minority or something low!

According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?
Women definately have a different role now than then! They are being given more powerful roles n many movies have women playing the lead roles..eg Fashion..it was one gr8 movie showing the fashion world..n it was based on women basically..! Women are not merely seen as love intrests of men..n i would say this is a gud thing..because i feel the women of bollywood do have the potential to play good roles...!
Off screen too..they're being treated equally 2 men..! I do'nt really know how to comment on this..srry..😳


How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?
Women in Indian society are now being treated equally to men..but there are some places which still do'nt feel so..but that's different..majority of women are standing on their own feet n earn for their family..something which was not common earlier..Bollywood has influenced this in a certain way..n the roles played by women n they way they are changing now too has a connect to the way the lives of women are changing in real.

And the next questions are more for a statistical analysis:
What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?
I live in India..yeah i was born here..
Hope this helps! 😃
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Posted: 16 years ago
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sorry but in a hurry right now. would answer the questions very soon and edit the spot:P wishing you all the best for your assignment and sincerely hope you get lots of views:)

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In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?
yes deff think its the same. Bolly is a biggest platform through which a person thats an scriptwriter or a director or any creative could reach out to public and keep his/her words though an actor by his/her acting them into reality.It could be easily counted as a way for spreading awaress amongst the society. Bolly isnt the leader i would say but still for follower part we thats the public or people who follow it if they are moved by the richness of the script or acticng or the reality of the words.sometimes it helps our mind to unravel many things which we are not aware of or dont know or it shows us a diff way to look things so it might be a fifty-fifty part about creating a new view or to just enjoy it as it is.

According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?
yes with time there are many noticeable changes observed with the way in channelising the stuff or womens protraying variety of roles. now we can see them in more bold and confident way.we are also brought in contact with what plights a a girl or women has to face and how changes are being brought slowly and delibrately. its good and bad in both ways.it all depends on what we gonna have it as.

How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?

think have more or less the same views as for the above one:)

What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?

am a born indian:)
Edited by aditisilawat - 16 years ago
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Posted: 16 years ago
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thanx a ton aish_punk....and its okay aditi, take your time!
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: luvya4ever

thanx a ton aish_punk....and its okay aditi, take your time!

pleasure 😉
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Hi Gunia (aka luvya4ever)

In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?
most serious bollywood movies potray what happens in reality .. they do add in a bit of mirch masala to spice up the story .. but subjects shown in movies really do happen in some places and ppl can relate it it...movies are definently showing what ppl want to see.. ppl follow the trends, dialogues, music etc that they see in movies ..

According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?
yes women get more footage these days and its been noted that women oriented movies have a higher sucess rates .. its all a good thing as women in this industry are very equal to men ..

How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?
movies show want happens in todays society and yes women are more recognised today than ever .. nowadays women arent the regular saas bahu but potrayed as educated and outspoken, not shown in nutshell

And the next questions are more for a statistical analysis:
What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?

i live in australia n ws born in fiji .. have been living in australia for 2yrs now


hope my answers help .. gud luck 😊
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: aish_punk

In general, do you feel that bollywood movies model society and show the views of society; or does bollywood play a role in creating change in society? So, is bollywood the leader or the follower? Does it create new views or does it just portray the societal views?

I would say both..Bollywood sometimes portray's how people live in some socities..n sometimes it shows a new character of women that can be role models to ppl..but i would say it helps a lot in changing the mindset of people who consider women as a minority or something low!

According to you, how has the role of women changed in bollywood, both on screen and off? Do women seem to have a different role and importance in movies now than they did earlier? Is this change good or bad?
Women definately have a different role now than then! They are being given more powerful roles n many movies have women playing the lead roles..eg Fashion..it was one gr8 movie showing the fashion world..n it was based on women basically..! Women are not merely seen as love intrests of men..n i would say this is a gud thing..because i feel the women of bollywood do have the potential to play good roles...!
Off screen too..they're being treated equally 2 men..! I do'nt really know how to comment on this..srry..😳


How has the role of women in indian society changed? And how does this change differ/conform to how women are portrayed in bollywood movies?
Women in Indian society are now being treated equally to men..but there are some places which still do'nt feel so..but that's different..majority of women are standing on their own feet n earn for their family..something which was not common earlier..Bollywood has influenced this in a certain way..n the roles played by women n they way they are changing now too has a connect to the way the lives of women are changing in real.

And the next questions are more for a statistical analysis:
What country do you live in and were you born there or somewhere else? If born somewhere else, how long have you lived in your present country?
I live in India..yeah i was born here..
Hope this helps! 😃

ditto

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