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News Topical, Digital Desk : The image of male characters in Bollywood is changing. Earlier, where heroes were associated only with action and strength, now sensitive and emotional male heroes are winning the hearts of the audience in films like Sitaar Zameen Par, Gully Boy, and Kapoor & Sons. These characters listen, feel, and show their emotions openly. Let's know the whole story of this change.
New definition of masculinity in Bollywood
Earlier, a hero in Bollywood meant a macho man who would teach a lesson to the villain in anger. But now films are bringing forward an emotional and sensitive image of men. These new heroes are not only strong, but also believe in speaking their heart and listening to others. Characters like Aamir Khan in Taare Zameen Par, Ranveer Singh in Gully Boy, and Fawad Khan in Kapoor & Sons are examples of this change. These characters show the audience that masculinity is not just strength, but also emotions and sensitivity.
Sitare Zameen Par: Aamir's sensitive role
Aamir Khan's character in Sitare Zameen Par is that of a person who helps special children. He understands the feelings of children and supports them in their problems. This role shows that a male hero can not only provide solutions but can also feel the pain of others. This character of Aamir makes the audience emotional and presents a new image of masculinity.
Gully Boy: The emotional depth of Murad
Ranveer Singh's Murad in Gully Boy is a rapper from the slums who expresses his emotions through rap. He struggles between his family, love, and dreams. Murad's character shows that a man can accept his weaknesses and still achieve his goals. This role of Ranveer became very popular among the youth.
Kapoor & Sons: A blend of family and love
Fawad Khan's character Rahul in Kapoor & Sons is a son who takes care of his family and is sensitive in his personal life. He understands his family's pain and suffering and is open about his feelings in love. This character shows that a man can be not only strong but also emotional.
Bollywood's changing outlook
Earlier, male characters in Bollywood were portrayed as angry, action hero, or romantic prince. But now directors and writers are bringing the complex emotions of men to the screen. Irrfan Khan's Saajan Fernandes in Lunchbox is a lonely and emotional man who finds happiness in small things. Ayushmann Khurrana's Chirag in Bareilly Ki Barfi is a boy who shows sensitivity in his love and friendship. These characters show that masculinity no longer means just strength or anger, but also understanding the feelings of others.
This change is not limited to films only. Fans are praising these characters on social media. A user on X wrote, "Murad from Gully Boy shows that men can also cry and dream." Another post said, "After watching Aamir's role in Sitare Zameen Par, I felt that the real hero is the one who understands the pain of others." This change is also bringing new thinking about the role of men in society. Now men are expected not to hide their emotions, but to express them openly.
Role of directors and writers
Directors like Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy), Shakun Batra (Kapoor & Sons), and R.S. Prasanna (Sitare Zameen Par) have given depth to these characters. Writers now include the vulnerabilities, fears, and dreams of male characters while writing them. This new approach is giving the audience more real and relatable characters. Famous writer Javed Akhtar said in an interview, “Today's heroes reflect the changing thinking of society. They are not just fighters, but also listeners and understanders
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