Author: Pranati A S
A film should be able to address an issue without a larger political agenda. Last month, Kamal Chandra’s ‘Hamaare Baarah’ faced controversy for its negative portrayal of Muslims. The film was banned in Karnataka and faced legal obstacles for misinterpreting the Quran. The handling of the film displayed crude stereotyping. Exploring the issue of patriarchy in Muslim communities, here are some films that tackle the subject sensitively. Hasina (2004) Girish Kasaravalli’s ‘Hasina’ depicts the challenges faced by a Muslim woman abandoned by her husband. The film sheds light on societal issues and is a poignant narrative based on a story…
Darshan Thoogudeepa’s alleged murder of a fan has sparked discussions on fan club culture in the film industry. The frenzy surrounding fan clubs often peaks during movie releases, with elaborate celebrations and rituals like haal abhisheka. Fan clubs book entire cinema halls for special screenings and contribute to the hype during public appearances of actors. Renowned author U R Anantamurthy critiqued the present-day fan culture, stating that it lacks the artistic essence seen in historical movements like the Bhakti movement. In Karnataka, fan clubs emerged in the 1970s, with Rajkumar being a prominent figure. These clubs have been both supportive…