Author: Snehansu Ray

Introduction The Indian film industry, renowned for its vibrant culture and global influence, harbors a grim reality which is the systematic exploitation of women hidden beneath its dazzling allure. From sexual harassment which surprisingly is very much normalized in the industry to caste-based oppression and institutional neglect of workplace safety, women face multidimensional vulnerabilities that reflect broader societal inequities. While Indian cinema has a long history of portraying women in diverse roles, ranging from traditional homemakers to powerful goddesses, a closer examination reveals a persistent pattern of marginalization, objectification, and underrepresentation (View of Woman in Bollywood). This includes gender-based wage…