4. Stereotyping Main/Side Characters
This one is kind of a cliché, as it has been around for quite a long time. Although it can happen with the hero or his friends, this usually occurs with the heroine. So, I’m gonna have to rundown on the main ones.
The first type is the crazy girl. This is when the screenwriters plumb in the idol on the screen as a lady who is a little insane. She says weird things, acts like it, and plays by her own rules. It doesn’t mean she has to be diagnosed with an actual disorder, but that she perceives things in a more confusing way than others. In Kollywood, they call this girl a “Loosu Ponnu”, which has the same definition as what I just described. This archetype has received a lot of criticism, as it just degrades the star and unnecessarily makes her a stupid person just for the sake of entertainment.
The second type is the female genius. This version shows the heroine as a smart woman, knowing how to solve problems. This can also sum up why she’s always correct with her feedback and how her answers make sense. However, her intellectuality is weighed down by her insecurities about the real world, as she’s either confined to love those whom her parents select, or not to even love. This can also be defined as thinking she knows everything about relationships, while not even scratching the surface of it.
Next is the cynic. Now this one has popped up worldwide, but mostly in the Indian industry. This is where the heroine doubts everything, and judges people only by their cover, not what’s inside. They practically hate men that commit small mistakes (or have in their pasts), and reject suitable bonds that could help her live her life filled with love. This is also slightly on backlash, but can be used for only a few times.
These three typecasts are the main ones of the whole list, as they pop up a lot. Sure, I could rave on about the happy-go-lucky ones, the ones that are afraid, and even the bold ones, but I have to get to an ending, otherwise I might be out of energy for writing myself.
The Ending Monologue
Across time, the Asian Subcontinent’s film factory has been going on since 1913, as many teams work hard to shoot films, and give the audience their entertainment. However, along with the colorful, and vibrant celluloids they produce, they lack an abundance of ideas that provide a realistic vista towards the film.
If they implement those, India will not only hold the record as one the most top-producing cinematic industries, but as one that has visually, and mentally stunning scenes. This can bring the whole business to another level, even though some audience members won’t be satisfied with the outcome.
But still, it’s worth a try.