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Pakeezah to Heeramandi – Tawaifs in Bollywood’s twisted tale

Tawaifs in Bollywood are frequently stereotyped in Hindi cinema, with them depicted as simply dancers or those seeking sex with males.

Tawaifs in Bollywood’s twisted tale, from Pakeezah to Heeramandi

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On the one hand, Indian cinema tried to depict true historically accurate qualities of courtesans, but it couldn’t convey the whole picture of them completely.

A tawaif was used in films anytime a titillating dance or item number was required. If they desired a bad persona, they created the character of a tawaif. If they wanted to show a hero with a broken heart, he would choose a tawaif. “All of this ended up stereotyping the image of a tawaif,” Chaturvedi explained. Courtesans were traditionally educated and gifted women. They learned and wrote poetry under the supervision of their ustaads (teachers). According to Awadhi legend, courtesans were talented persons who taught men to love music, dance, and etiquette while also refining their tastes.

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