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Green Flag vs Red Flag Characters By Actor/ Actress

Green Flag vs Red Flag Characters By Actor/ Actress

Cinema holds a mirror to society, reflecting a vast spectrum of personalities and human behaviour. When it comes to identifying the character types, we often label fictional figures as ‘green-flag’ or ‘red-flag’ characters, based on their morality,[ behaviour, and the impact they have on others.' Green-flag” characters portray positive traits like kindness, respect and emotional intelligence whereas ‘red-flag’ characters embody, problematic behaviours such as toxicity, manipulation or disregard for other’s feelings.

 

 

Actors and Actresses, bring these characters to life, often switching between the green flag roles or the red flag roles, showing the range of skills and how different characters can resonate with audiences. Let's take a look at some of the actor's performances in Indian cinema portraying green flag roles and red flag roles.

 

 

Shahid Kapoor: Aditya Kashyap (Jab We Met) vs. Kabir Singh (Kabir Singh):

 

Green Flag vs Red Flag Characters By Actor/ Actress 

Green Flag: Aditya Kashyap:

In the movie called Jab We Met, Shahid Kapoor plays the character, Aditya Kashyap who is a great businessman but emotionally drained in his personal life. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the vivacious Geet. Aditya’s character is almost a green flag in every sense. He is kind-hearted, understanding, and respectful towards Geet’s choices. His transformation from a gloomy, lost individual to a supportive friend and eventually a loving partner is handled with grace and emotional maturity. Aditya encourages Geet to be herself, supports her dreams, and never forces his feelings on her, making him a character with admirable traits.

Red Flag: Kabir Singh:

On the other end of the spectrum, is the character of Kabir Singh also played by Shahid Kapoor in 2019. Kabir is a successful surgeon, but his personal life is marked with arrogance, possessiveness and reckless behaviour. Kabir’s toxic traits – violent outbursts, alcoholism and controlling behaviour towards his love interest – Preeti – are clear red flags. While the film portrays him as a passionate lover, his inability to respect boundaries and his self-destructive tendencies paint him as a problematic figure. Kabir’s character sparks a debate on how toxic masculinity is glorified in cinema, making him an emblem of red flag behaviours.

 

 

Alia Bhatt: Kaira (Dear Zindagi) vs. Veera Tripathi (Highway):

Green Flag vs Red Flag Characters By Actor/ Actress

Green Flag: Kaira:

In Dear Zindagi's film, Alia Bhatt plays the character named Kaira who is a successful cinematographer dealing with mental health issues and personal insecurities. Kaira’s character is not without flaws, but her journey towards self-awareness, emotional growth and seeking therapy make her a green flag. She acknowledges her problems, works on them and learns to navigate relationships with maturity. The portrayal of Kaira breaks the stigma surrounding mental health and emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional wounds healthily.


Red Flag: Veera Tripathi:

Alia’s character in Highway is complex, and though Veera isn’t inherently a red flag In terms of toxic behaviour, her reactions and decisions can be problematic in certain contexts. After being kidnapped, Veera forms a bond with her captor leading to a Stockholm syndrome-like situation. While Veera’s trauma and her emotional journey are central to the narrative, her attachment to her abductor blurs the lines of a healthy relationship, leading to morally ambiguous behaviours. It showcases how deep-rooted trauma can judge and make one overlook dangerous situations.

 

 

Ranbir Kapoor: Bunny (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) vs. Ved (Tamasha):