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Comedy With a Side of Stereotypes



Pyaar Ka Punchnama, the movie that gave us the infamous "ladkiyon ka fault hai" rant and, for some reason, turned every frustrated dost into a self-proclaimed relationship expert. But beyond all the laughs, exaggerated monologues, and bromance, the movie serves up some pretty questionable gender dynamics that deserve a closer look.

Pyaar Ka Punchnama is more than just a guy-friend circle therapy session—and no, it’s not as simple as “sab ladkiyon ki galti hoti hai.”



The whole movie revolves around three dudes who get into relationships and immediately start regretting it. Kya scene hai yeh? The boys are portrayed as helpless victims of their manipulative, selfish girlfriends. Every conversation is like a mini “kya yaar, yeh ladki samajhti hi nahi hai” whine-fest. The guys are made to look like they’re practically saints, just trying to live their best lives, while their girlfriends are out here making their lives a living hell.

But here's the thing—it's a one-sided story! Real-life relationships aren't just about boys being innocent lambs and girls being evil masterminds. The film perpetuates this idea that all women are manipulative, materialistic, and impossible to please. Conveniently, the boys' flaws are brushed under the carpet like bas, yeh toh normal hai.




For Gen-Z, who’s trying to balance healthy relationships and learn about mutual respect, this "boys vs. girls" drama feels like it belongs in some ancient puranay zamane movie.

Relationships Are a Two-Way Street

Let’s talk about the whole idea of emotional labor in the film. The girlfriends expect their boyfriends to emotionally cater to them, and when the guys fail, it becomes a purana wala breakup waiting to happen. But wait, isn’t this supposed to go both ways? The movie conveniently ignores the fact that emotional support and compromise work both ways—because, surprise! Girls have feelings too.

Media Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes: Again? Really?

Pyaar Ka Punchnama thrives on reinforcing outdated gender stereotypes. The guys are either clueless or just too cool for emotions, while the girls are over-the-top, controlling, and demanding. It’s like every saas-bahu serial ka fast-forward version with extra male suffering.


Media, especially films like this, have a powerful influence on how we view gender roles. For many young people, Bollywood is like the holy grail of life lessons. If you keep watching movies that tell you women are out to ruin your life, or that men are the ultimate victims, guess what? You might just start believing it.

We need to question these narratives. Gender stereotypes in media can affect how we approach relationships, friendships, and even education. We can’t keep blaming one gender for all our problems. Time to level up and learn that real-life relationships are all about understanding, communication, and treating each other like human beings—not plotting escape routes from evil girlfriends.

Education? Where Was That?

Let’s be real—there’s not much education in this movie unless you count a crash course in "how not to have a relationship." But here’s the kicker: movies like Pyaar Ka Punchnama shape how we think about relationships, gender dynamics, and even our own roles in society. This film was like a masterclass in toxic masculinity, where men are encouraged to believe they’re the ultimate victims, and women are out to get them.

In a time when we’re all trying to promote gender equality and emotional education, this movie sets us back a little. It turns relationships into a game of who’s more toxic, instead of showing the value of emotional growth and mutual respect.

Final Verdict: Funny But Problematic

Pyaar Ka Punchnama is definitely funny—no denying that. The rants, the over-the-top drama, and the bromance are all entertaining. But when you look past the humor, you realize that this movie is serving up some seriously skewed gender stereotypes. It’s time we call it out for what it is—an exaggerated take on relationships that needs to be watched with a lot of salt to keep you grounded.

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Mhawiah Younus
Mhawiah Younus
4 days ago

Your critique of Pyaar Ka Punchnama effectively exposes its reliance on outdated gender stereotypes masked as humor. You smartly highlight how the film's one-sided portrayal of relationships reinforces toxic masculinity and undermines mutual respect, key elements of healthy relationships. Your call to question these narratives is timely and relevant, especially for a Gen-Z audience navigating evolving gender dynamics. A sharp, balanced take—well done!

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mominakhalid17j
mominakhalid17j
4 days ago

Great analysis! Building on your point about the film’s influence, it’s worth noting how Pyaar Ka Punchnama perpetuates harmful stereotypes beyond just romantic relationships. The portrayal of men as helpless victims not only reinforces toxic masculinity but also discourages them from seeking emotional education or healthy coping mechanisms in real life. This can make it harder for men to embrace vulnerability, which is crucial for balanced relationships.


It’s also interesting to consider how films like this contrast with newer narratives that emphasize mutual growth, like Dear Zindagi. These films tackle relationships with a focus on emotional intelligence and self-reflection, showing that mainstream media can evolve when it chooses to highlight healthier dynamics.


Finally, while Pyaar Ka Punchnama claims to be…

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Shahryar Nagi
7 days ago

Your analysis on this oft-used trope is spot on. Be it Bollywood or Hollywood comedy films, this portrayal of women in an intended 'humorous' reeks of misogynistic stereotypes of women in relationships. They're shown to be the thorn in the way of their partners - being nagging and annoying and ruining the mental peace of their partners by being materialistic etc. I've seen this to specifically be the case in 'bromance' centered comedies where the punchline of the joke is often related to the overbearing wives or girlfriends of the protagonists. The poster you've attached of Pyaar ka Punchnama pretty much sums up this sentiment. While this movie is largely centered around this stereotype, I've seen it still being included…


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Saniya  Arshad
Saniya Arshad
7 days ago

This blog is well-articulated critique of this movie. The essence of this movie is captured through the lens of the one-sided nature of the story and the reinforcement of outdated stereotypes. The take on how the gender roles especially for women are under looked and ignored that women have a certain weight in a relationship and they are not always to be portrayed as the villains in a storylines.

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So accurate! The point about Bollywood being the 'holy grail of life lessons' for many young people is painfully true. It’s scary how much influence films like this can have on shaping our understanding of relationships and gender roles, especially when they present such an exaggerated, one-sided narrative. The film completely ignores the fact that relationships are supposed to be a two-way street, as if it’s a revolutionary idea that girls have feelings too. The way you called out the movie for perpetuating the “boys as victims, girls as villains” trope is a real problem.

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