Changing Representations: The Transformation of Female Leads in Hindi Cinema Towards Viksit Bharat@2047

Abstract

When we talk about the term ‘Hindi Cinema’, it takes us to the world of melodies, actions, fights, regional cultural backgrounds and the typical ‘Masala’ of Hindi cinema. The Hindi Cinema has its own aroma and tastes which make it different and unique among the world cinema. Hindi Cinema has a long back history of more than 130 years and still it wins the hearts of the audiences not only in India but also in many countries of the world. It has been constantly changing and it has been developed a lot since its beginning. It has the unique features which make it different from other countries. The beginning of the 21^st century of Hindi cinema witnessed a new change and a new image of woman protagonist in Hindi movies. The typical Hindi movie heroines were like an item girl, an assistant of a villain, a very shy and fearful daughter, oppressed and exploited wife, a woman searching for identity, a puppet of culture and much more.

This research explores the transformation of old archetypes into more powerful and varied roles for female protagonists in Hindi cinema. We want to comprehend the effects of these changing representations on society norms and gender dynamics by a thorough examination of important movies, character arcs, and cultural influences. The study clarifies the possible effects that these cinematic portrayals may have on influencing how people view women in a contemporary, sophisticated culture as India moves closer to 2047.