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The New-Age Leading Lady: How women are redefining power on streaming platforms

For decades, female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema were often written around the male protagonist. While actresses had important roles, the story usually revolved around the hero, with women frequently appearing as romantic interests or supporting characters. Streaming platforms have gradually changed this equation by giving women the opportunity to headline stories, drive narratives…

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    The New-Age Leading Lady: How women are redefining power on streaming platforms (opens Bollywood Hungama in a new tab)

    For decades, female characters in mainstream Hindi cinema were often written around the male protagonist. While actresses had important roles, the story usually revolved around the hero, with women frequently appearing as romantic interests or supporting…

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