Srinagar, Feb. 9 -- In the vast tapestry of Indian cinema, the portrayal of women has been a contentious issue, with some films inadvertently perpetuating harmful stereotypes and toxic masculinity. Journeying through the corridors of time, classics like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"and "Raanjhanaa" have etched themselves into Bollywood's legacy, yet they stand accused of normalising harassment and violence against women.

The cinematic landscape further unfolds with the 1993 masterpiece "Darr," directed by Yash Chopra, where Shah Rukh Khan embodies a psychopathic stalker named Rahul. Despite refraining from glorifying Rahul's actions, the film's narrative structure and Khan's compelling performance inadvertently cultivate empathy, blurrin...