From Kabir Singh to Animal: Bollywood’s Dark Side of Masculinity

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Ranbir's character fights, screams, and dominates in the name of love. But hurting other people doesn't make you tough—it makes you alone.

Animal (2023)  

Kabir drinks, beats, and dominates Preeti. His hurt is genuine, but his behavior is not acceptable. Love should never be feared.

Kabir Singh (2019)

Radhe is pained, but he becomes possessive. His agony turns to fixation. We described it as love—but it was anything but soft.

Tere Naam (2003) 

Three men rant about women like they hate them. It's humorous on the surface, but there's deep-seated hatred. Is this truly comedy?

Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)

Sonu chooses his friend's husband. He says it's being loyal, but it's manipulation. True friendship values choices—not controls them.

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018) 

Chulbul Pandey is brave and daring, but violent too. People applaud his anger. But does being strong involve hurting people?

Dabangg (2010)

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