Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Swara Bhasker on Bollywood's
Actress Swara Bhasker talked about how some Bollywood movies, like Raanjhanaa, focus on male characters who seem like victims.
She mentioned how these stories often do well with the audience.
She also admitted that when they made the movie Raanjhanaa, they didn't realize it might make stalking seem okay.
The movie was later re-released with a new ending made by a computer, which the director didn't like.
Swara Bhasker discussed the portrayal of 'victimised men' in Bollywood films.
She cited Raanjhanaa and other films as examples.
Bhasker admitted she did not recognize problematic aspects of Raanjhanaa.
Aanand L Rai expressed disappointment over the AI-generated ending of Raanjhanaa.
The original film had a different ending compared to the AI-altered version.
- Who
- Swara Bhasker
- What
- Discussed Bollywood's narrative of victimized male characters, and the re-release of Raanjhanaa.
- When
- Recently, in an interview.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To shed light on the portrayal of male protagonists in Bollywood.
- Subject
- Swara Bhasker's Interview
- Topics
- Bollywood films, Raanjhanaa, and AI altered release
- Key Issue
- Victimised men narrative
- Actress
- Swara Bhasker
- Director
- Aanand L Rai
Sources
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