Shadaa Film Questions

1. How does the teasing that Chadta faces from his peers, society and
family impact him?

2. What negative stereotypes are associated in Punjabi culture with the

term Shadaa (bachelor)?

3. How does this Punjabi film differ from Indian films seen so far in the
course?

4. What does this film reveal about NRI (non Indian resident) weddings
in Punjab?

5. How does the character of Vanjhali challenge traditional Punjabi

culture in this film and how this link her to negative stereotypes?

6. How does the ending of this film contradict the progressive nature of
the rest of the film?

7. How do Chadta’s views on marriage in the middle of the film (when he

no longer wants to get married) challenge and highlight the injustices
that may exist in Punjabi culture?