Why Woke One Liners Aren’t Enough for This Pseudo-Feminist Retelling of ‘Cinderella’

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:06:24 +0000

Human beings have a way of holding onto stories. Be it “Romeo and Juliet” in Victorian England, or “Laila Majnu” in 7th century Arabia, or “Heer Ranjha” in pre-partition Punjab — the essence of the story remains the same, revamped and retold to suit the needs and times of each age. This tradition continues to this day, with new mediums such as novellas, films and TV shows keeping alive our beloved tales of the past.