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This can't go on!

This episode explores prejudices portrayed in films - like colourism, fat shaming or how minority communities are represented - and questions whether things are changing.

From colourism, to fat shaming and how minority communities are represented - this episode explores prejudices portrayed in Bollywood and questions whether things are changing. Are characters like Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha progressive or should they have used a 'bigger' actress rather than making her gain weight for the role? Is Vidya Balan the only actress flying the flag for women with 'real' bodies? Are Punjabis always portrayed as loud and drunk and Muslims depicted as terrorists? And is fair still considered more beautiful in songs and storylines? From Priyanka Chopra-Jonas' rock-bottom moment in the film Fashion to Hrithik Roshan blacking up in Super 30 - is colourism an issue in Bollywood?

Haroon Rashid chats to student Jasmine Rai who based her dissertation on minority representation in films, Tik-Tokker Shabaz Ali and former film/TV critic, Imaan Zia

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51 minutes

Music Played

  • Anmol Malik, Benny Dayal & Anu Malik

    Chura Ke Dil Mera (From Hungama 2)

  • Pav Dharia & Nikhita Gandhi

    Najaa

    • Sooryavanshi.
    • T-Series.
  • Zahrah S Khan & Dev Negi

    Kusu Kusu (from Satyameva Jayate 2)

    • Satyameva Jayate 2.
    • Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited.
  • Shiraz Uppal & Noori

    Aaja Re Aaja

    • Karachi Se Lahore.
    • Showcase Productions.
  • Gippy Grewal & Shipra Goyal

    Gabru

    • Carry On Jatta 2.
    • White Hill Music.
  • Diljit Dosanjh

    Chanel No 5

    • Honsla Rakh.
    • Tips Industries Ltd..

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Jul 2021 04:00
  • Fri 30 Jul 2021 05:00
  • Tue 23 Nov 2021 05:00
  • Mon 29 Nov 2021 00:00