Kshitiz Siwakoti

The influence of cinema has been phenomenal. For its audience, it has been a window to their views of the world. From making us sob for the tragic demise of our favorite character to the joy that sparks through our nerves watching the hero’s redemption, cinema has left no stone unturned in exploring our diverse range of emotions. The pottery of cinema has molded its viewers into various shapes and sizes.

Years together, I would resent my skin; Wearing it like– An armor of shame. Because I was told, this skin I carry wasn’t beautiful. Because being fair was lovely, but being dark was a disgrace. From advertisements to movies, how we have this instilled sense of beauty, to maintain, to be perfect. To be something you aren’t. From a tender age, I thought I wasn’t living up to the standards of society– because of my dark skin. slamming my face into products. To fit in, to look pretty.

India is one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. In Indian society, women play various roles in their lifetime ranging from a mother to that of a breadwinner but are almost always subordinated to male authority. No nation, society, and family can flourish and be happy if fifty per cent of its population .i.e. women and girls, are not respected, free, and happy.