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1. The Evolution of the Screen Goddess: From Tropes to Trailblazers
Historically, female roles in Hindi cinema often mirrored traditional societal expectations, portraying women as devoted wives or self-sacrificing mothers, as seen in classics like Mother India (1957). Over decades, this narrative has shifted dramatically: EVOLUTION OF WOMEN IN INDIAN CINEMA