Bollywood comedy has long been driven by male protagonists, sidelining female characters. Despite an evolving audience craving diverse stories, women in comedic roles remain underrepresented and stereotyped. While Hollywood has successfully embraced female-driven comedy, Bollywood slowly follows. OTT platforms showcase potential for change, though financial hesitance persists. Crafting strong female-led narratives could balance this gender disparity.Why isn’t Bollywood ready for Female-lead comedy films?
Bollywood comedy has long been driven by male protagonists, sidelining female characters. Despite an evolving audience craving diverse stories, women in comedic roles remain underrepresented and stereotyped. While Hollywood has successfully embraced female-driven comedy, Bollywood slowly follows. OTT platforms showcase potential for change, though financial hesitance persists. Crafting strong female-led narratives could balance this gender disparity.