Movies are a reflection of our society; we have heard it so many times. The inspiration comes from cultural aspects, our psychological framework, and the likes and dislikes we see every day. And it may be true to a certain extent. Gone are those days when Bengali cinema used to show women like damsels in distress, whose only aim in the film was to maintain the pretty romantic love image. But, things are changing slowly. Here we take a look at some of the Bengali movies which swiftly overturned the rules of the game and showcased women characters central to the plot, representing them as bold and independent individuals.
Movies are a reflection of our society; we have heard it so many times. The inspiration comes from cultural aspects, our psychological framework, and the likes and dislikes we see every day. And it may be true to a certain extent. Gone are those days when Bengali cinema used to show women like damsels in distress, whose only aim in the film was to maintain the pretty romantic love image. But, things are changing slowly. Here we take a look at some of the Bengali movies which swiftly overturned the rules of the game and showcased women characters central to the plot, representing them as bold and independent individuals.