MARY KOM — AN EPITOME OF VIGOUR AND VITALITY: FROM REAL TO REEL DEPICTING WOMEN’S STRENGTH THROUGH BOLLYWOOD

Geeta Goyal; Roopa Gupta

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i9.2025.6420

MARY KOM — AN EPITOME OF VIGOUR AND VITALITY: FROM REAL TO REEL DEPICTING WOMEN’S STRENGTH THROUGH BOLLYWOOD

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Dr. Geeta Goyal Professor of English, RKSD College, Kaithal
Dr. Roopa Gupta Associate Professor, Department of English, Government College for Girls, Palawal (Kurukshetra)

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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i9.2025.6420

Keywords:

Embodiment, Determined, Chauvinism, Humiliating, Federation, Precisely, Vehemently, Acquainted, Acclaimed, Commitment, Empowerment Stereotype

Abstract [English]

This paper explores the cinematic portrayal of Indian boxer Mary Kom in the 2014 Bollywood biopic Mary Kom, directed by Omung Kumar. It examines how the film translates the real-life struggles, triumphs, and spirit of India’s foremost female boxing legend onto the silver screen, contributing to the larger discourse of women's strength, perseverance, and empowerment through popular media. Further, the paper highlights the significance of Bollywood in narrating stories of remarkable women who break stereotypes and inspire societal change.

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2025-10-17

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Goyal, G., & Gupta, R. (2025). MARY KOM — AN EPITOME OF VIGOUR AND VITALITY: FROM REAL TO REEL DEPICTING WOMEN’S STRENGTH THROUGH BOLLYWOOD. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 13(9), 150–152. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i9.2025.6420

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Vol. 13 No. 9 (2025): Volume 13 Issue 9 September 2025 Edition

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