Gender and Body Image in Indian Cinema

Dhoom 3 is known for its objectification of women, with the female characters being portrayed as mere objects of desire for the male characters.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is known for its portrayal of unrealistic body standards for women, with the female characters being portrayed as having perfect bodies that are unattainable for most women.

Dostana is known for its objectification of men, with the male characters being portrayed as mere objects of desire for the female characters.

Ghajini is known for its portrayal of unrealistic body standards for men, with the male characters being portrayed as having perfect bodies that are unattainable for most men.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is known for its portrayal of gender stereotypes, with the male characters being portrayed as strong and dominant, while the female characters are portrayed as weak and submissive.

English Vinglish is known for its portrayal of gender equality, with the female character being portrayed as strong and independent, and the male character being portrayed as supportive and understanding.

Dum Laga Ke Haisha is known for its portrayal of body positivity, with the female character being portrayed as beautiful and desirable, despite not conforming to the traditional standards of beauty.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is known for its portrayal of gender fluidity, with the female character being portrayed as questioning her gender identity.

Bombay Talkies is known for its portrayal of the transgender experience, with one of the segments focusing on the life of a transgender woman.

Masaan is known for its portrayal of the intersectionality of gender and caste, with the female character being portrayed as facing discrimination and oppression due to her gender and caste.

My Name Is Khan is known for its portrayal of the intersectionality of gender and religion, with the female character being portrayed as facing discrimination and oppression due to her gender and religion.

Black is known for its portrayal of the intersectionality of gender and disability, with the female character being portrayed as facing discrimination and oppression due to her gender and disability.

Slumdog Millionaire is known for its portrayal of the intersectionality of gender and class, with the female character being portrayed as facing discrimination and oppression due to her gender and class.

Piku is known for its portrayal of the intersectionality of gender and age, with the female character being portrayed as facing discrimination and oppression due to her gender and age.