Close X
Thursday, October 31, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Lyricists Must Think Twice Before Writing Item Songs: Shabana Azmi

IANS, 07 Aug, 2018 01:24 PM
  • Lyricists Must Think Twice Before Writing Item Songs: Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor-social activist Shabana Azmi, who has expressed her angst against item songs in the past, on Tuesday said lyricists must take care to avoid derogatory words.
 
 
"I am against the use of item songs in the films. The words which are being used in such songs are derogatory and are against the image of females," said the "Arth" actress during an interactive session 'Baithak', organised by News18 here.
 
 
Shabana cited the lyrics of the "Fevicol se" song from superstar Salman Khan-starrer "Dabangg 2".
 
 
"I don't feel there is any need to include item song in movies. They are not even related to the story. Lyricists should think twice before writing such songs," added the 67-year-old actress, wife of celebrated writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar.
 
 
She also spoke about the changing content in Bollywood films and women-oriented films. 
 
 
From "Damini" in 1993 to "Pink" in 2016, Bollywood has made quite a number of women-oriented films, but Shabana says now the content has evolved and instead of showing weak and helpless women, Bollywood has started portraying strong female characters.
 
 
Shabana, who is known for raising her voice for women's rights, believes India has not progressed completely as female foeticide is still practiced.
 
 
"Now, I just don't want to point out the issues, I want to bring out the solution and fight for women with them," added Shabana, who cited her late father and writer Kaifi Azmi's words.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Bollywood Movie Soundtracks Are Like Motherless Child, Says A.R. Rahman

Bollywood Movie Soundtracks Are Like Motherless Child, Says A.R. Rahman
"What they are concerned is if his/her song is there or not. They are not bothered about the whole story and how all the songs are working in that," he added.

Bollywood Movie Soundtracks Are Like Motherless Child, Says A.R. Rahman

'Made In China' Going To Be A Crazy Ride: Rajkummar Rao

'Made In China' Going To Be A Crazy Ride: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao welcomed actors Mouni Roy and Boman Irani in "Made In China" and said that the upcoming film will be a crazy ride.

'Made In China' Going To Be A Crazy Ride: Rajkummar Rao

Anupam Kher Starts Shooting For 'New Amsterdam'

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has started shooting for the upcoming American drama series "New Amsterdam".

Anupam Kher Starts Shooting For 'New Amsterdam'

Kashmir Is Like Child Of Broken Marriage: J.P. Dutta

Kashmir Is Like Child Of Broken Marriage: J.P. Dutta
Filmmaker J.P. Dutta, who has made several films on India-Pakistan wars, feels that ever-recurring Kashmir issue between both neighbouring countries is like a child of a broken marriage.

Kashmir Is Like Child Of Broken Marriage: J.P. Dutta

Excited To See People'S Reaction To 'Sultan' In China: Director Ali Abbas Zafar

Director Ali Abbas Zafar is looking forward to the release of his Salman Khan-starrer sports drama film "Sultan" in China on August 31 as it is a market that has embraced Indian cinema with open arms in recent times.

Excited To See People'S Reaction To 'Sultan' In China: Director Ali Abbas Zafar

Pulkit, Varun, Manjot Recall Their Fondest Memories Together

Actors Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh, better known as Hunny, Choocha and Lali from the films "Fukrey" and "Fukrey Returns", reminisced about their favourite memories together, ahead of Friendship Day which falls on Sunday.

Pulkit, Varun, Manjot Recall Their Fondest Memories Together