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Zeenat Aman Reexamines 1980 Dostana Scene, Calling Out a Patronising Lens on Women

Her Instagram reflection uses a beach sequence to question how earlier cinema normalized moral policing.

Overview

  • Sharing a clip from Dostana, Aman highlights a scene where her character confronts harassment before the inspector questions her attire.
  • Aman describes the moment as ripe for social commentary and critiques the era’s patronising attitudes toward women who defied convention.
  • She affirms that people should wear what they please, while noting that some outfits may be more suitable for certain settings.
  • Aman contrasts past reactions with a younger viewer’s response of calling the inspector a loser, illustrating shifting social norms.
  • She invites followers to weigh in on evolving moral codes, as outlets note Dostana’s 1980 release and its cast including Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha.