Crash Course on History of Indian Cinema and Feminism

In Retrospect

In the final episode of this segment, Aditya, Prachi and Sharon attempt to summarise what they have learnt through this podcast and how it has helped shape their perception of Indian Cinema. They discuss the films that have impacted them and what they expect the future of Indian Cinema to be like. However, the big question remains... IS THIS THE END OF THE PRIME LENS?

Deconstructing the 'SUPER'-man

In this episode, Aditya, Prachi and Sharon discuss Indian Cinema's tryst with the Superhero genre. They talk about films such as Krrish, Mard ko Dard Nahi Hota and Minnal Murali, attempting to deconstruct notions of Hegemonic Masculinity in the portrayal of these Super-MEN and trying to analyse if Indian Cinema has made attempts to move away from these toxic representations.

Women’s Cinema: Centring The Margins

In this episode, Aditya, Prachi and Sharon talk about Women filmmakers in India like Aparna Sen, Sai Paranjpye and Mira Nair. They contest how they have been actively kept out of the mainstream and why it is necessary to foreground women's cinema.

Girlhood in Indian Cinema

In this episode, Aditya, Prachi and Sharon touch upon the politics of representation of a girl-child in Indian Cinema, their personal experiences and also some thoughts on imagining Indian Girlhood!

Crash Course on History of Indian Cinema and Feminism

Aditya, Prachi and Sharon attempt to chart the history of Indian Cinema and the Feminist Film theory. They discuss landmark incidents that have defined the subcontinent's century long tryst with the film fraternity. Further they also dissect the rise of the Feminist Film theory and how it has had its impact on Indian Cinema.