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It is also important to acknowledge the fine line these models walked regarding objectification versus agency. In retrospect, while some critics view the magazine as a relic of the male gaze, others argue that the models exercised a radical form of agency. By owning their sexuality and commodifying their image in a market that sought to suppress them, they carved out a space for themselves in a male-dominated media landscape. They were the precursors to the supermodels of the 90s and the Bollywood sirens who would later embrace the "item number" and the bikini without apology.

These women were often struggling actresses, established fashion models, or bold newcomers willing to push the envelope. They weren't just "pin-up girls"; they were pioneers who legitimized lingerie and swimwear editorial in a country where showing a navel on screen was still considered scandalous.

The following post explores the legacy of , India's historic men’s lifestyle publication often referred to as the country’s equivalent to Playboy . The Legacy of Debonair: More Than a Centerfold