While the Bollywood rom-com genre has long been criticized for promoting toxic persistence and regressive gender roles, Shashank Khaitan’s Badrinath Ki Dulhania
The film tackles heavy subjects like dowry, domestic violence, gender discrimination, and the concept of “family honor” with a light touch. It never feels like a lecture. The comedy arises from the absurdity of Badri’s old-fashioned beliefs clashing with modern reality. For example, the hilarious “What’s your father doing?” song sequence is a satirical takedown of dowry demands, mocking the very tradition it portrays. Film Badrinath Ki Dulhania-