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Gender Stereotypes in Malayalam Cinema

The idea of ‘gender’ is considered to be a fundamental concept constructed as a consequence of social customs and practices rather than sexual differences. There is this expected way of behaviour or a way of conducting themselves,  from every social animal, based upon their assigned sex during the time of birth. This conventional thought of […]

Of Female Bonhomie in Malayalam Cinema
Of Female Bonhomie in Malayalam Cinema

2017 is marked by a watershed movement in world feminist history. The momentum gained by the #MeToo movement not just aided in calling out abusers but simultaneously kickstarted a wide range of debates and discussions regarding women’s space, sexual autonomy, safety, and camaraderie. Tarana Burke, who coined the phrase ‘Me Too’ as early as 2006, […]

Female Lead Characters in Malayalam Cinema
Female Lead Characters in Malayalam Cinema

Cinema is one of the most popular sources of entertainment worldwide. It also called the seventh art, emerged as a modern variation of theatre. It’s in our days the spectacle that most audiences enjoy. There are only male actors known as ‘super’ and ‘mega’ stars in cinema, and they are constant. But the female actresses […]

Film studies are not merely video recording
Film studies are not merely video recording

How significant are film studies?             Students graduating from the Film and Media department will be trained to think and analyse critical, formal, theoretical and historical thoughts. The curriculum seeks to enhance the capacity to understand forms of cultural production and to promote discussion and writing. Students will have tools from a historical and international […]

Tracing Back the Cultural History of Kerala
Tracing Back the Cultural History of Kerala

Kerala’s culture has evolved over millennia, influenced by influences from all over India and the world. It is distinguished by its age and the Malayali people’s ability to maintain organic continuity. The culture of Kerala is a combination of both Indian and Dravidian cultures. Nowadays this culture is being influenced by the neighboring states as […]