Why Are ‘Item’ Numbers Still Relevant?

The Swaddle team explores the history of 'Chaiyya Chaiyya,' Helen's cabaret dances, Madhuri Dixit ending the vamp/heroine binary, and 'feminist' item numbers, to understand whether the 'item number' can be empowering. At 1:07 Mayya Mayya (2007). At 3:11 Yeh Hawas Kya Hai (1974). At 5:15 Yaarana (1995). At 6:54 Mehboob Mere (2000).