Actress Bhagyashree, who rocketed to nationwide fame with her iconic debut opposite Salman Khan in the 1989 blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya, recently shared her views on how mainstream Hindi cinema has changed since the 1990s. After Maine Pyar Kiya made her a household name, Bhagyashree appeared in a handful of films before stepping away from the spotlight to prioritise her personal life and family. even as she reflects on both contemporary film culture and the industry conditions of her early years.
Bhagyashree On How 90’s Cinema Reflected Society
In a conversation with Variety India, Bhagyashree spoke about how the stories in films once reflected a collective social experience but have increasingly shifted towards individualistic portrayals. “Of course, back then, the stories were also driven by more patriarchal characters. The working woman is a new concept for society even today, and with more educated women stepping into fields that were male-dominated, there is a paradigm shift in society. It has changed the notion of how women are perceived. And it’s great to see even men encouraging and supporting women to work post-marriage,” she said.
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The Maine Pyaar Kiya Actress also addressed the evolution of audience tastes and how films are now categorised into genres and niches, making it harder to craft narratives that satisfy all viewers. “Cinema reflects society. In the 90s, it was the only entertainment, the only outing that gave a family the chance to spend time together. Today, families have become nuclear, people are more individualistic, and mediums of creative art have become multifold. The choices, therefore, are many too,” she explained.
Bhagyashree On Intimacy In Modern Films
Taking aim at what she describes as gratuitous intimate scenes in contemporary films, Bhagyashree argued that realism in storytelling shouldn’t come at the cost of audience comfort. “However, it has become impossible to please every type of audience. Films have split into cliques, genres, indie, art films, etc. I genuinely feel that while realism is the new market, it is not necessary to show intimacy that will make you squirm while sitting with your parents or children. Stories can be bold, diverse and interesting without being defiant to society,” she said.
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In recent years, Bhagyashree has returned to the screen in films such as Thalaivii, Radhe Shyam and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and she is slated to appear in the upcoming Marathi historical drama Raja Shivaji. Her reflections offer insight into how much the film industry has transformed in terms of both representation and audience expectations, highlighting the balance that today’s filmmakers navigate between creative freedom and cultural sensitivity.
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