International Sex Workers Day 2022: Here Are 5 Bollywood Movies Related To Sex Workers That You Should Watch

5 Bollywood Movies Related To Sex Workers

A worldwide celebration is held on 2 June each year to honour sex workers. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the widespread abuse of sex workers and the appalling circumstances in which they are forced to work. In Bollywood, filmmakers love to explore the issue of sex work because it is such a controversial subject and because people are curious to know about their life. Here are 5 of the most interesting depictions of sex workers on the big screen.

Gangubai Kathiawadi: In the film, Alia Bhatt portrays a strong sex worker who has transformed shame into pride and is pursuing political aspirations for the betterment of Mumbai's red-light district, Kamathipura. ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’ by Hussain Zaidi is the inspiration for the historical drama. The film's focus on the secret world of sex workers from a feminist viewpoint provoked disputes on whether or not the sex trade should be legalised. (Image Source: Twitter)