Ananya Panday, Kalyani Priyadarshan Decry Toxic Masculinity in Films
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News18•09-03-2026, 14:20
Ananya Panday, Kalyani Priyadarshan Decry Toxic Masculinity in Films
•Actresses Ananya Panday, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan discussed the rise of hypermasculine male protagonists in Indian cinema.
•Kalyani Priyadarshan believes the audience drives cinema trends, calling the current hypermasculine wave a 'trend' that won't last, expressing concern.
•Ananya Panday noted the industry's tendency to replicate successful formulas, leading to repetitive content.
•Kareena Kapoor Khan lamented the shift to 'thriller, crime, gore, blood,' missing 'fun, energy, colour, love, romance.'
•All three emphasized that addressing this issue requires a collective effort from the industry and audience.
