Rocky Aur Rani: Bollywood Holding Up a Mirror

08/10/23 • 31 min

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In this episode of "Not Your Aunty," hosts Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff step into the world of Bollywood's iconic narratives, using the upcoming film "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" as a lens to examine the industry's potential role in shaping and challenging social norms.

Join Kiran and Shunali as they dissect the power of Bollywood storytelling and its influence on cultural perceptions. With a blend of humor and critical analysis, they explore whether mainstream cinema can truly be a catalyst for changing societal attitudes and behaviors.

Through the prism of "Rocky Aur Rani," our hosts delve into how films can both reinforce and challenge traditional gender roles, relationships, and expectations.

Through the prism of "Rocky Aur Rani," our hosts delve into how films can both reinforce and challenge traditional gender roles, relationships, and expectations.

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