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It's shocking to see Bigg Boss, a reality show that has been repeatedly called out for its negativity through abuse and ugly tricks of all kind, reign as a prime-time family watch.
It’s shocking to see Bigg Boss, a reality show that has been repeatedly called out for its negativity through abuse and ugly tricks of all kind, reign as a prime-time family watch.
It is a no-brainer that Indian television shows run their scripts as per the TRP demands, especially our so-called ‘reality shows’. And when it comes to making it into news highlights, the infamous Bigg Boss never disappoints.
The reality show has been criticized by many for its use of provocative language, deplorable behavior of its contestants and for using a contestant or guest to gain more popularity. This time Bigg Boss hit a new low, by putting on a display of sexual harassment.
A recent video shows Bigg Boss contestant Akash Dadlani forcibly kissing Shilpa Shinde. Though the video has not aired yet, it shows a 13-seconds long scene in which thee contestants Shilpa Shinde, Akash Dadlani and Puneesh Sharma are standing in the garden, when suddenly Akash Dadlani holds Shinde’s face and kisses her on the lips. Shilpa’s immediate reaction is to pull away and warn Dadlani that he will get a good beating for this and that she won’t talk to him (“Bahut maar khayega, thappad khayega abhi! Mujhe nahi baat karni”).
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However, Dadlani in his rowdy nonchalance pays no heed to Shinde’s words and keeps a firm grip on her. What can you do? (“Kya karegi, haan? Kya karegi”), the contestant smirks.
The video went viral and people all over social media have been demanding strict action be taken against Akash Dadlani. Here’s how Twitterati has urged host Salman Khan and the channel to bring justice for Shilpa Shinde:
#JusticeForShilpa #EvictAkashDadlani Nobody should tolerate such harassment on National television #Shame — Jugal Jain (@JugalJain3710) December 7, 2017Never miss real stories from India's women.Register Now
#JusticeForShilpa #EvictAkashDadlani Nobody should tolerate such harassment on National television #Shame
— Jugal Jain (@JugalJain3710) December 7, 2017
Evicted Lucinda Nicholas Says Akash Told Her ‘A Girl’s No Actually Means Yes’ Shame on you #AkashDadlani for having such a cheap mindset for womenhttps://t.co/sXLvR7Uu1E#EvictAkashDadlani #JusticeForShilpa#BB11 #BiggBoss11 #WeekendKaVaar#DeservingWinnerShilpa #ShilpaShinde — Jonathan Groff fan❤️ (@emocraze) December 6, 2017
Evicted Lucinda Nicholas Says Akash Told Her ‘A Girl’s No Actually Means Yes’ Shame on you #AkashDadlani for having such a cheap mindset for womenhttps://t.co/sXLvR7Uu1E#EvictAkashDadlani #JusticeForShilpa#BB11 #BiggBoss11 #WeekendKaVaar#DeservingWinnerShilpa #ShilpaShinde
— Jonathan Groff fan❤️ (@emocraze) December 6, 2017
Bigg Boss! This show is watched by th whole nation representing a positive personalities in bigg boss ! And this is what you are showing us a women harassment! @BeingSalmanKhan you are our 1st and last hope! We want to see akash out of this house now ! #JusticeForShilpa — Junior Shilpa 💥 (@SbSamanbutt) December 6, 2017
Bigg Boss! This show is watched by th whole nation representing a positive personalities in bigg boss ! And this is what you are showing us a women harassment! @BeingSalmanKhan you are our 1st and last hope! We want to see akash out of this house now ! #JusticeForShilpa
— Junior Shilpa 💥 (@SbSamanbutt) December 6, 2017
.@BeingSalmanKhan @rajcheerfull @JessuGeorge ENOUGH is ENOUGH #EvictAkashDadlani NOW Promoting Molesters on Screen is WRONG#SaveShilpaShinde #JusticeForShilpa #BB11@BiggBoss @ColorsTV @EndemolShineIND @Viacom — HerdHUSH (@HerdHUSH) December 6, 2017
.@BeingSalmanKhan @rajcheerfull @JessuGeorge
ENOUGH is ENOUGH #EvictAkashDadlani NOW Promoting Molesters on Screen is WRONG#SaveShilpaShinde #JusticeForShilpa #BB11@BiggBoss @ColorsTV @EndemolShineIND @Viacom
— HerdHUSH (@HerdHUSH) December 6, 2017
Our television shows have been using women in all kinds of ugly aspects in order to reach new heights of popularity, either by using them as objects for male gaze or by portraying the ideal women in a patriarchal society and shunning or even slut-shaming all others.
Reality shows have become a platform to either verbally abuse all women who don’t fit a person’s idea of a typical woman, or to silence her by showing a physical dominance over her. It is high time the industry undergoes a transformation and adapt to the changing times.
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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