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Sauraseni Maitra on playing pregnant sex worker in Nibba Nibbi
Actress Sauraseni Maitra has spoken to NDTV about her role in the upcoming Bengali film Nibba Nibbi, where she plays a pregnant woman who is also a sex worker. She described how…
The Story in Brief
Actress Sauraseni Maitra has spoken to NDTV about her role in the upcoming Bengali film Nibba Nibbi, where she plays a pregnant woman who is also a sex worker. She described how she prepared for the part and discussed the character's relationship with the male gaze. The film, whose title translates to 'coquettish behaviour', marks a bold departure for mainstream Bengali cinema. Maitra said she wanted to portray the character's vulnerability and strength without falling into stereotypes.
The Indian Opinion
Bengali cinema is finally putting women with messy, complicated lives at the centre, but the chatter around Nibba Nibbi risks reducing it to a 'bold' gimmick. Playing a pregnant sex worker is not inherently progressive; the real test is whether the story treats her as a person, not a spectacle. We should watch if the film actually explores her agency, or just uses her body to shock. That will tell us if this is genuine change or just another male gaze in a new costume.
Source: ndtv.com
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