In a nostalgic yet provocative Instagram drop, Bollywood legend Zeena Aman revisited ‘Teesri Aankh’s bold scene, using it to grill the pace of change in female portrayals from the 1970s to now. Her character Barkha’s mischievous pursuit of Dharmendra’s hesitant Ashok Bhola offers a refreshing twist on era-typical dynamics, prompting Zeena to ask if heroines truly transformed overnight.
Echoing a prior ‘Donstana’ post where Amitabh’s Vijay objectifies a woman, she highlighted the irony: ‘Aggressive man angers us today, playful woman amuses because roles are swapped—a clear gender flip.’ But she swiftly disavows endorsement, slamming Bollywood’s pattern of equating obsession with romance.
‘I’ve contributed to this narrative and now seek to amend it,’ Zeena confessed candidly. Emphasizing consent’s primacy and respect’s bidirectionality, she shared hard-won wisdom. The post, brimming with affection for co-star Dharmendra, invites fan reactions amid broader conversations on evolving storytelling.
As social media buzzes, Zeena’s initiative spotlights cinema’s cultural mirror. From glamorizing ‘junoons’ to advocating healthy love, her voice bridges generations, urging the industry to prioritize empathy over exaggeration in modern romances.