The bevy of baddies in Don are the quintessential ’70s Bollywood faces, whose presence elevates the thrill of watching this gloriously entertaining fare. One that remains the symbol of ultimate retro cool in Hindi cinema.
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Mehar Banu: The obscure Maa/ Mausi of Bollywood
It is entirely possible to not know Mehar Banu’s name even if one has watched Hindi films of the ’60s … More
TB, chakkars & dil mein suraakh: How Bollywood depicted women’s health issues
Speaking of Hindi cinema’s treatment of women’s health, the first image that invariably comes to mind is of a sick, frail, coughing, often elderly woman whose sole contribution to the film’s narrative is to remain in a perpetual state of ill-health so that her devoted son – the hero – could go unimaginable lengths to procure her prized dawaai.
Types of families Hindi films introduced us to
The tales of familial duty, drama, and discord have resulted in some of Bollywood’s biggest hits. Through the years, the industry has familiarized us with various types of onscreen parivaars. Here’s a list of the ones appearing most frequently and successfully.
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