Sylvie 
This Valentine’s Day in Mumbai, it’s essential to rethink what love truly means by avoiding some common toxic tropes glorified by Bollywood. Our cinema has painted various red flags as symbols of passion and romance, but it’s crucial to recognize these traits for what they really are.
From the intense obsession portrayed by Kabir Singh to the dangerous extremes shown in Shankar’s petrol bomb scenes, Bollywood has popularized patterns of ‘love’ that could be harmful in real life. These five Bollywood-inspired toxic tropes often glamorize unhealthy behavior, setting wrongful expectations about relationships.
This Valentine’s Day, instead of idolizing such flawed characters, we should learn to spot the warning signs. Whether it’s borderline stalking, aggressive behavior disguised as affection, or chaos mistaken for emotional depth, these stories mislead audiences into accepting toxic behavior as normal.
Recognizing and avoiding these five categories of toxic romance can help us foster healthier relationships that are built on respect, trust, and genuine love rather than obsession and conflict. Let’s celebrate love inspired by positivity and real connection instead of destructive patterns previously glamorized in films.
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