Pravesh Kumar, a filmmaker and theater creator, wants to change that.
Kumar, who was up in Slough but worked in Bollywood for ten years, told News that he wants to highlight the negative aspects of the Indian film industry through his new musical, Frankie Goes to Bollywood.
“I think it’s important to ask the really important questions,” he stated.
Gender inequality and sexism are widespread issues that extend beyond India.
The #MeToo campaign, which began in 2017 in response to accusations made against Harvey Weinstein, was centered in Hollywood.
A judge determined last week that the disgraced film producer will have a second trial in the fall following the overturning of his state rape conviction.
British Asian actress Laila Zaidi told News, “It’s not just Bollywood, we know it’s Hollywood too; this is just the story we’re telling.”
