Social Issues Through Bimal Roy's Parakh: A Cinematic Commentary

Dr. Rakesh Bawa

Abstract: This article explores the social issues depicted in Bimal Roy's 1960 classic film Parakh. Using the framework of satire and black comedy, the film critiques democracy, caste dynamics, gender bias, and community health. This study analyzes these themes while highlighting the director's commentary on societal hypocrisies and the flaws within India's democratic processes.

Keywords: Democracy, Untouchability, Parakh. Cinema, Malaria

How to Cite?: Dr. Rakesh Bawa, "Social Issues Through Bimal Roy's Parakh: A Cinematic Commentary", Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 937-939, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241210210717, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241210210717