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"Raat Rani " Modern Love Mumbai - Introductory blog to understand the word "Independence" #Semester3


Independence was a dream before 1947. A collective dream for the People of India. After Independence comes the major question of Women’s Independence. Though we trace back to history we will find nowhere men and women were treated alike and assigned the same status. Women have been always fighting for their rights and position in society. When we try to define Independence, we might get various meanings.

According to Merriam- Webster dictionary, Independent means

   not dependent: such as 

(1) not subject to control by others 

(2)not affiliated with a larger controlling unit
an independent bookstore
(3) not requiring or relying on something else : not contingent
an independent conclusion
(4)not looking to others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct
(5)not bound by or committed to a political party

 As discussed in the classroom, the idea of Independence differs for everyone. For each individual at every point of life, the meaning will change. Before looking at the meaning of Independence for women at the time of 1947, let us watch what it is the meaning in contemporary times with "Modern Love Mumbai".

 
 

Director - Shonali Bose

•Writers - John Belanger, Devika Bhagat, Nilesh Maniyar

•Stars - Fatima Sana Shaikh, Bhupendra Jadawat, Dilip Prabhavalkar

 
Lali is a cook, and her husband Lutfi is a security guard, in an upscale apartment in Mumbai, far from their native Kashmir. Long days end with ice cream - one cup, two spoons - until suddenly he dumps her, breaking her heart and shattering her dreams. All he leaves behind is his old bicycle. What happens with Lali next?

Pre- Viewing Task:-

  • Discuss the idea of Independence at length.
  • Ask your students opinion about Independence. 
  • What is Independence for them? 

While - Viewing Task:-

•Study the frames which makes gives you ideas of freedom and independence.

•Study the symbols which gives you ideas of freedom and independence.

•Read the women characters in the movie. 

Compare the idea of freedom in the film.

Post- Viewing Task:- 

  1. List down the contradictory symbols you observed in the episode “Raat Rani”.

  2. Which is your favorite symbol from Raat Rani? Why?

  3. Which is your favorite frame from the episode? Why?

  4. Compare and write a note on all the women characters from Raat Rani.

  5. “Courage is Contagious” – Give an example for this from the episode.

  6. Share a picture of yours with a women who is your source of courage. Give a creative title to it.

     

    Prepare a blog on the Post-Viewing Task and submit the link of your blog in the Google Classroom.

     

    Happy Learning!!! 

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