Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Bollywood Discusses Objectification and Sensuality in Cinema
In a recent podcast, Bollywood actress Larissa Bonesi and director Akashaditya Lama discussed the fine line between glamour, sensuality, and objectification in Indian cinema.
The conversation highlighted regional differences, with South Indian films often criticized for focusing on actresses' midriffs, while Hindi cinema tends to emphasize the upper body.
Akashaditya Lama emphasized the importance of distinguishing between glamour and objectification, stressing that sensuality should not be sleazy.
The discussion also touched on how perspectives are evolving, with more educated professionals joining the industry and changing mindsets about how women are portrayed on screen.
Actresses in South Indian films have spoken about directors focusing on their midriffs, described as a 'navel fetish.'
Hindi cinema is noted for its focus on the upper part of the body, but not necessarily in an objectifying manner.
Director Akashaditya Lama distinguishes between glamour and objectification, emphasizing sensuality without sleaze.
The film industry and society are evolving, with more educated professionals joining and changing perspectives on objectification.
Actresses like Malavika Mohanan, Taapsee Pannu, and Pooja Hegde have previously spoken about camera angles and the framing of women on screen.
- Who
- Actresses, directors, and industry professionals in Bollywood and South Indian cinema.
- What
- A discussion on the fine line between glamour, sensuality, and objectification in Indian films.
- When
- Ahead of the release of the film 'Dulhaniya Le Aaegi.'
- Where
- On Siddharth Kannan's podcast.
- Why
- To explore the evolving perspectives on how women are portrayed in Indian cinema.
Regional Fetishes in Indian Cinema
Evolving Perspectives on Objectification
Regional Fetishes
Regional Fetishes in Indian Cinema
South Indian films have been criticized for focusing on actresses' midriffs, described as a 'navel fetish.'
Evolving Perspectives on Objectification
Hindi cinema is noted for its focus on the upper part of the body, but not necessarily in an objectifying manner.
Objectification vs. Glamour
Regional Fetishes in Indian Cinema
Some argue that certain dance tracks and camera angles objectify women, crossing the line into vulgarity.
Evolving Perspectives on Objectification
Others, like director Akashaditya Lama, distinguish between glamour and objectification, emphasizing the importance of sensuality without sleaze.
- Actresses Mentioned
- Larissa Bonesi, Malavika Mohanan, Taapsee Pannu, Pooja Hegde
- Director
- Akashaditya Lama
- Podcast Host
- Siddharth Kannan
- Film Mentioned
- Dulhaniya Le Aaegi
- Key Issue
- Objectification and sensuality in Indian cinema