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Taha Shah Badussha, 38, Says Men Should Embrace Vulnerability

He uses the occasion of International Men's Day to reflect on how ideas of manhood are changing.

Overview

  • He defines a man as someone with integrity, patience, calm and devotion.
  • He argues men should stay connected to their vulnerable side while balancing it with strength.
  • He traces a cultural shift from post-partition stoicism through the 2000s to a more open, fluid generation.
  • He says audiences now favor softer, romantic male portrayals, citing the success of Heeramandi and Saiyaara.
  • He plans an intimate family celebration as he prioritizes self-growth and highlights elders’ lessons in patience and impulse control.