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Gen Z Reclaims Baghban's Sanjay as a 'Green Flag'
9 Feb
Summary
- A viral reel challenges the portrayal of Baghban's Sanjay as cold.
- Young viewers now see Samir Soni's character as practical and considerate.
- The reel argues Baghban unfairly vilified children with modern responsibilities.
A viral reel is sparking a significant reinterpretation of Samir Soni's character, Sanjay, from the 2003 Bollywood drama Baghban. The film originally depicted Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini's elderly couple as victims of neglect by their children, with Sanjay often portrayed as particularly cold.
However, a Gen Z influencer critiqued Baghban as 'Boomer propaganda,' arguing the film unfairly demonized children managing contemporary life. She highlighted Sanjay's practicality and emotional intelligence, pointing out his sensible questions about finances and his polite handling of his wife's concerns regarding a noisy typewriter.
Further analysis in the reel addressed the Karva Chauth incident, reframing it as a miscommunication rather than cruelty. Soni himself shared the clip, expressing amusement and relief that his character is finally receiving redemption after two decades, celebrating the new perspective offered by younger viewers.
