OTTDespite its problems, 'Bubbul' achieves what it sets out to do - it is a fairy tale like no other. Geetika MantriThe witch, the dayan, the chudail… these were common characters in the ghost stories that many of us listened to when growing up. The trope was similar – an ugly, supernatural woman who was evil, sadistic and would inflict harm. Today, these words are used as derogatory terms to describe women who are different from the ‘ideal’, such as if they speak too loudly, don’t smile enough, don’t fit unrealistic beauty standards, work in their self-interest and so on. The trajectory has been similar elsewhere too – women who were targeted in the Salem witch trials in the Us in the 17th century were arguably those who did not conform to gendered social expectations at the time. In this context, Bulbbul offers a refreshing take on these sexist characterisations...
- 6/25/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
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