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The Times of India
The Times of India
Entertainment
Milana Rao | etimes.in

Adah Sharma in 1920, Bipasha Basu in Raaz, Anushka Sharma in Pari, Shraddha Kapoor in Stree: The dominance of female characters in Bollywood horror films

Bollywood's horror genre has long been characterized by its female-centric narratives, with actresses frequently occupying pivotal roles as protagonists, victims, or embodiments of supernatural forces. This trend highlights the industry's engagement with themes of femininity, societal norms, and cultural beliefs.

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