Veteran Bollywood diva Zeena Aman continues to captivate audiences beyond the silver screen, this time by unearthing a sassy sequence from ‘Teesri Aankh’ that questions how far women’s roles have come in just a few years. Posted on Instagram Wednesday, the scene features Zeena’s feisty Barkha relentlessly tailing Dharmendra’s bashful character, inverting the usual hero-heroine chase.
‘Old film scenes always surprise me—some tug at emotions, others provoke thought,’ she captioned. Referencing her earlier ‘Donstana’ clip of Amitabh Bachchan’s aggressive Vijay shaming a woman, Zeena pondered: Has the heroine’s image evolved so rapidly in such a short span?
She dissected the contrast: Male dominance in one feels dated and offensive, while female assertiveness in the other plays for laughs due to reversed roles. Yet, Zeena condemns both, critiquing the industry’s history of romanticizing stalking as passion. ‘Consent and respect are vital in any bond; I’ve learned this through experience,’ she asserted.
This reflective share isn’t mere nostalgia—it’s a call to examine Bollywood’s legacy. Zeena owns her past roles in perpetuating such tropes and vows small steps toward better narratives. With Dharmendra’s fond mention, the post blends personal warmth with sharp social commentary, igniting discussions on #MeToo-era cinema reforms and the power of hindsight.