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90s films glorified harassment as romance, says actress
11 Jun
Summary
- Actress Madhoo states 90s films like 'Phool Aur Kaante' depicted eve-teasing as romance.
- She noted rape scenes were common and accepted in older films but are rare now.
- Madhoo believes cinema must evolve with societal changes and audience mindset.
Actress Madhoo has pointed out that films from the 1990s, including her own 1991 hit 'Phool Aur Kaante,' often glorified eve-teasing, portraying it as romance.
Madhoo explained in an interview that societal norms have shifted significantly. She recalled that rape scenes were commonplace and readily accepted in films during the '80s and '90s, often depicted with explicit struggle and assault. However, she observed that such scenes are now rarely shown and are presented much more subtly.
Reflecting on 'Phool Aur Kaante,' Madhoo stated that the film's initial songs depicted eve-teasing, which the audience perceived as romantic. She emphasized that such behavior would now lead to legal consequences and is clearly identifiable as harassment, not romance.
She further added that films must evolve to mirror societal changes. Glorifying eve-teasing in cinema could unintentionally give a harmful message to young men, reinforcing that such actions are acceptable. Madhoo concluded that as society's conversations and perspectives evolve, cinema must adapt to reflect these changes.
