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Shabana criticizes item songs in Bollywood

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has raised serious concerns about Bollywood item songs, highlighting how they often reduce women to objects for the male gaze. She finds the fragmented visual language and suggestive lyrics deeply troubling, arguing these performances detach from the narrative and normalize problematic portrayals.

12 Mar 2026 12:07 pm