UNRAVELLING THE WORLD OF HINDI B GRADE CINEMA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF SLEAZE, GENDER, AND SEXPLOITATION (1990-2014)

1. Dr Satyendra Kumar Prasad , 2. Dr Sandeep Kumar Gupta

doi:10.18848/0mj59d64

Authors

1. Dr Satyendra Kumar Prasad , 2. Dr Sandeep Kumar Gupta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18848/0mj59d64

Keywords:

Hindi B Grade Cinema, gender, sleaze, B-circuit, Kanti Shah, sexploitation, genre, exploitation cinema

Abstract

The research investigates the evolution of Hindi exploitation cinema between the 1990s and 2014, emphasizing the rise of sexploitation films and their portrayal of gender. Following the decline of the Ramsay Brothers' horror movies, directors such as Kanti Shah and Kishan Shah embraced this genre, producing films with explicit sexual content that drew audiences seeking erotic and provocative themes. The study focuses on Kanti Shah's films, including Gunda (1997), Bedroom (2005), and Angoor (2005), to highlight the cultural and cinematic narratives surrounding sexuality and exploitation. It discusses the challenges posed by limited budgets and technological shifts, exploring the broader implications for Hindi B-grade cinema. Through ethnographic interviews and film analysis, the study contributes to an understanding of the informal networks and socio-cultural norms that define this genre.