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Raveena Tandon: Bollywood Comedy Lost Its Female Spark
3 Jul
Summary
- Raveena Tandon notes a decline in substantial comic roles for actresses.
- She praises Sridevi as the 'gold standard' for female comedy performances.
- Tandon believes current scripts limit actresses to 'glamorous catalyst' roles.
Actress Raveena Tandon has voiced concerns about the evolving landscape of comedy in Bollywood, noting a perceived decline in prominent comic roles for female actors. Reflecting on her own experiences in 1990s comedies, Tandon stated that women are increasingly sidelined in humor, often reduced to 'glamorous catalyst' characters rather than being central to the jokes.
She lauded legendary actress Sridevi as the pinnacle of female comedy in Indian cinema, citing her memorable performances. Tandon also acknowledged the contributions of other actresses like Juhi Chawla, Geeta Bali, and Madhubala. The actor believes that contemporary Bollywood comedies are too structured and plot-driven, or rely on large ensemble casts, which consequently shrinks the space for effective female comic tracks.
Despite acknowledging the sharp comic timing of today's actresses, Tandon emphasized that their roles are often confined by scripts. She advocates for writers to create more flawed and hilarious female protagonists, allowing them to be comedic leads without pressure for perfection or political correctness.
