Synopsis
Hundreds of men pass through Meena Bazar and an adjacent park daily, where issues of male sexuality and gender relations unfold amid working class struggles.
Synopsis
Aslam sells medicines for sexual problems on the busy pavements of Meena Bazar near Jama Masjid in Delhi. Nearby, Khalifa Barkat runs a wrestling gym (akhara) in a local park, training young men in the sport. The film illustrates the daily lives of these working-class individuals and examines how their struggles affect male sexuality and gender relations in their community. The duration is 54 minutes and it was released in 2001.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Aslam, a street vendor in Meena Bazar.
- Find out about Khalifa Barkat's wrestling gym.
- See the impact of working-class life on masculinity.
Did You Know
- Aslam sells sexual health medicines in Meena Bazar, Delhi.
- Khalifa Barkat runs a wrestling gym in a park adjacent to Meena Bazar.
- The film has a duration of 54 minutes.
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What does Aslam sell in Meena Bazar?
Aslam sells medicines for sexual problems on the pavements of Meena Bazar near Jama Masjid in Delhi.
What is Khalifa Barkat's role in the documentary?
Khalifa Barkat presides over a wrestling gym (akhara) in the adjacent park and trains a group of young men in wrestling.
What themes does Majma address regarding working-class lives?
Majma addresses the instability of working-class lives and its impact on male sexuality and gender relations.
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