Mother Maiden Mistress: Women In Hindi Cinema, 1950-2010 by Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari, and Supriya Madangarli is a thoughtful cultural study of how women have been represented in Hindi films across six decades. Exploring shifting screen images, the book looks at the many roles women have played in cinema, from idealized mother and maiden to complex, modern mistress.
Rich in insight and context, this title offers readers a deeper understanding of Hindi cinema’s evolving treatment of gender, identity, and stardom. It is an engaging pick for film lovers, students of media, and anyone interested in the portrayal of women in Indian popular culture.
