Bollywood with its vibrant storytelling and larger-than-life characters, often serves as a mirror to society’s intricacies, including the complexities of relationships. Beyond the storytelling, some Bollywood characters exhibit traits that are cautionary tales in real-life partnerships. From possessiveness and manipulation to insecurity and emotional unavailability, these characters highlight behaviours that can poison even the most promising relationships. Join us as we delve into the cinematic world to uncover five toxic traits portrayed by Bollywood characters that should never be ignored when evaluating your own partner.
1. Judgemental Like Rahul From Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
I know I am hurting all the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Fans. But regardless of your feelings towards the film, if your partner does not accept you for who you are or expects you to change a lot of yourself to please them or someone else, then please run away as far away from them as you can. Because changing yourself for someone else is the first sign of a toxic relationship. I know this might sound a bit filmy but we are all film fans here so here goes, “Koi pyar kare toh tumse kare, tum jaise ho waise kare … koi tumko badal ke pyar kare, toh woh pyar nahi woh sauda kare … aur saheba, pyar mein sauda nahi hota … right?”
2. Disrespects You Like Vikram From Thappad
My blood boils whenever I hear Vikram tell Amrita that she doesn’t need to learn how to drive a car because she is a “housewife.” If your partner disrespects you or thinks of you as “less” than them, then run sis. Your worth should never be in the hands of other people. A relationship where both partners get equal respect is the only relationship that you should be looking for. Because you are better than you think and life is shorter than tolerating this.
3. Possessive Like Radhe From Tere Naam
Listen, please don’t get into a relationship with someone who is a Tere Naam fan or more specifically, a Radhe fan. It is a definite red flag. Being possessive because you care about the safety of your partner is fair but going overboard and not letting them have a life of their own is unfair. Movie characters doing this might seem okay but in real life, jealousy can lead to possessiveness, insecurity, and controlling tendencies, which are detrimental to a healthy relationship.
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4. Emotional Manipulation – Maya from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Rani Mukerji’s character Maya in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna emotionally manipulates her husband, played by Abhishek Bachchan, into believing he is not fulfilling her needs. Maya’s manipulation is driven by her own dissatisfaction and selfish desires, demonstrating how emotional manipulation can create toxicity and undermine the emotional well-being of a partner.
5. Lack of Responsibility and Immaturity – Sid from Wake Up Sid
Ranbir Kapoor’s character, Sid, initially displays immaturity and a lack of responsibility, which affects his personal and professional relationships until he matures through the course of the film.
Falling in love with someone is not our choice, but leaving them is only your choice. It can be difficult sometimes because you are so emotionally attached with the person but sanity is a choice and life is short so make that choice and be happy! Also don’t get inspired from film charaters. It’s bad.