Dostana was released in 1980.
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News1806-12-2025, 14:24

Zeenat Aman on Dostana: Amitabh Bachchan's 'patriarchal' swimsuit scolding

  • Zeenat Aman shared a clip from her 1980 film 'Dostana', sparking conversations on gender and morality.
  • In the clip, her character, Sheetal, is harassed while in a swimsuit but confronts the perpetrator.
  • Amitabh Bachchan's character, Inspector Vijay, scolds Sheetal for her attire, highlighting the era's patriarchal mindset.
  • Zeenat reflects on how societal views on moral policing and women's clothing have evolved since the film's release.
  • She emphasizes her support for women's right to wear what they please, acknowledging changing perspectives.

Why It Matters: It reflects evolving societal views on women's autonomy and challenging patriarchy.

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