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Fatima Sana Shaikh Says Comedy Often Stereotypes Women
Fatima Sana Shaikh says many comedies do not give women interesting or varied parts.
She says women are often used as the joke instead of being characters with their own stories.
She also dislikes jokes about women’s looks, sexuality or embarrassment.
Shaikh says there are fewer lighthearted films now, while thrillers and darker films are common.
She remembers actresses having more different kinds of roles in the past.
She praised the comedy skills of Vidya Balan and Juhi Chawla.
She says older comedies could be watched by families, but many films today are rated for adults.
Her last lighthearted film was Aap Jaisa Koi.
Fatima Sana Shaikh says women in comedies are often reduced to stereotypes and made the butt of jokes.
She criticized humour that relies on women’s appearance, sexuality or humiliation, saying, “Slapstick is always sexist.”
Shaikh says lighter films are less common as the industry leans toward thrillers and darker stories.
She recalls greater variety in actresses’ roles and performances, citing Vidya Balan, Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta.
Shaikh says family-friendly comedies were more available in the past; her last lighthearted film was Aap Jaisa Koi.
- Who
- Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh.
- What
- She discussed women’s roles in comedy and the decline of lighter films.
- Where
- In comments to Variety India.
- When
- In an interview with Variety India; the article does not give the interview date.
- Why
- She believes women in comedies are often stereotyped and that more varied, lighthearted films are needed.
Key facts
- Interview outlet
- Variety India
- Shaikh’s view
- Women in comedies are often stereotyped or made the butt of jokes.
- Films she says are increasingly favored
- Thrillers and darker films
- Actresses cited for comic ability
- Vidya Balan and Juhi Chawla
- Actresses cited for distinct roles and performances
- Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and Preity Zinta
- Last lighthearted film
- Aap Jaisa Koi
- Latest project mentioned
- Hunkkaar: The Roar, released September 25 on JioHotstar; no year specified
Quotes
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Actor discussing gender stereotypes and comedy films
“My last light-hearted film was Aap Jaisa Koi. It was a PG-13 film. Before, even comedy was PG-13. Be it comedies from Amrish Puri or Om Puri. They played different characters which were palatable to a family. All of us could go to a theater and watch the films. Now most films are also A-rated.”
NDTV
“We do need good comedy shows. We tend to lean towards thrillers and dark films. And we’re only getting films like that. In general, lighter films are not being made these days.”
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Sources
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