Celina Jaitly’s return in ‘Sister Nibedita’ highlights a shallow trend of rehashing history over exploring new narratives.
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Another biopic, another missed opportunity. Sister Nibedita’s story, though compelling, is reduced to a celebrity vehicle. This obsession with historical retellings stifles genuine creativity and risk-taking in learning from the past. When will we demand original narratives that challenge and inspire, rather than recycled histories that merely entertain? Education is not just about retelling; it is about reimagining.
The strongest counter
Biopics like ‘Sister Nibedita’ offer accessible gateways to history, sparking interest in figures that might otherwise be overlooked. They serve an important educational purpose, even with a celebrity lead.
