Modern-day women’s emancipation saga
Mar 27, 2021
3 minutes
DEBASHINE THANGEVELO debashine.thangevelo@inl.co.za
Netflix
WHEN it comes to pushing the envelope beyond the family-friendly fare Bollywood is celebrated for, Bombay Begums does so in leaps and bounds.
This six-part character-driven series has a powerful narrative that shines a spotlight on feminism in the face of patriarchy. It also tackles pertinent issues such as corruption, gender-based violence, infidelity and sexual orientation, too.
While critics in India are having a field day slating
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