The Indian Film Industry, popularly called Bollywood, has witnessed a significant transformation from the evergreen black and white era to the vivid colours of recent times. Serving as the epicentre of cultural expression , it has shaped ideas and attitudes, not only in India but also globally. In the purview of cultural shifts, there is now much discussion igniting over how women are portrayed in Indian cinema. Illustration by The Geostrata As it is rightly said that cinema