Movie Screening for Semester VI Students of English Hons.

Name of the Event – Movie Screening for Semester VI Students of English Hons.

Name of the Movie Screened – Laapataa Ladies, Directed by Kiran Rao.

Date and Time – 23rd March 2024, 12 noon onwards

Total No. Of Students Participated – 15

Venue – IQAC Conference Room

Summary –

Laapataa Ladies follows the quandary of two newlywed brides who get swapped during a train journey due to their veils which have both literal and metaphorical manifestations. Set in times when mobile phones were still a novelty and a cherished item of dowry, the situational humour sucks you in but as the film progresses, we discover that the story behind the mess is not at all simplistic. That, in this satire, irony is militant. Like a Brechtian device, a retired security guard lying in a vegetative state chants Jaagte Raho (stay awake) at crucial moments in the film. The film portrays the empowerment of women through education and it focuses on the ability of women to become a significant part of a family as well as the society, taking the upper hand in the development of her own self through the course of time. The film also brings the concept of the intriguing search for identity and dignity of women.

The film, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, offers a fresh perspective on the struggles of married Indian women who find themselves obscured behind traditional norms. It delves into the beyond the veil of patriarchy with simplicity and subtlety. Through poignant scenes like the train journey, Kiran Rao delivers a subtle commentary on feminism, depicting the complexities of female identity and the pervasive influence of patriarchal norms. As the story unfolds, Phool and Jaya forge a bond of sisterhood, each empowered to pursue her own aspirations—Phool aims to contribute to her new family’s livelihood by doing some job, while Jaya seeks further education. There are also the representative of toxic femininity, an ideal man and also crusaders of patriarchal misogyny. The film exemplifies the potential of socially conscious cinema. In an era dominated by digital platforms, films like this hold power to catalyse meaningful social change, reaching audiences far beyond the confines of urban theatres.

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