Abstract

Author:
Gowher Hassan Bhat, Mohammad Anas, Samina Khan

Doi: 10.26480/efcc.01.2024.24.27

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Indian cinema, particularly Bollywood, has a significant influence on the Indian people and has achieved international acclaim (Bandyopadhyay). Bollywood films are based on a variety of themes, ranging from family values, love, gender inequality, patriarchy, identity, nationalism, and so on (Bandyopadhyay). Analysing Bollywood films from an ecofeminist perspective will uncover how women and the environment are portrayed in these films. Ecofeminism emphasises how patriarchal authority maintains the subjugation of women and the environment (Gallhofer). It challenges the anthropocentric perspective of deep ecology and emphasises the gendered nature of oppression (Gallhofer). In the context of Indian cinema, Ecofeminism can shed light on the portrayal of the domination of women and nature (Bandyopadhyay).

Therefore, the current study examines how the movie Sherni depicts the exploitation of nature and the environmental implications of human actions. The study focuses on how the film exposes the link between the subjugation of women and the degradation of the environment while also criticising the capitalist structures that fuel this exploitation. It provides an insight into the representation of women and nature in the film. By examining these aspects, it can contribute to a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental implications of Bollywood cinema.