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Hindi Films Reimagine Grandparents as Rebellious, Independent Characters

Hindi films often show grandparents as wise and traditional family members.

Some movies present them as people with their own dreams and personalities.

In Lust Stories 2, Neena Gupta’s character openly talks about love, marriage and sex.

In Kapoor & Sons, Rishi Kapoor plays a funny and outspoken 90-year-old grandfather.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani shows two older people finding their way back to an old love.

In Gulmohar, Sharmila Tagore’s character chooses to live with her same-gender lover.

In Vicky Donor, Beeji is modern, fun-loving and close to her grandson.

These characters show that grandparents can still make independent choices and have exciting lives.

Key facts

Films featured: Lust Stories 2, Kapoor & Sons, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Gulmohar and Vicky Donor
Release period: 2012 to 2023
Progressive grandmother: Neena Gupta’s character in Lust Stories 2 advocates testing sexual compatibility before marriage.
Family patriarch: Rishi Kapoor plays Amarjeet Kapoor, a 90-year-old patriarch in Kapoor & Sons.
Rekindled romance: Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi play former lovers who reunite in old age in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Independent choice: Sharmila Tagore’s Kusum Batra sells the family home to reunite with her same-gender lover.
Friend-like bond: Kamlesh Gill’s Beeji shares an easy relationship with her grandson Vicky in Vicky Donor.

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