Men written by Women- and why Jeet Saxena is a good example.
Men written by women often bring out a very different shade of masculinity. They can be angry, rugged, intimidating, even deeply flawed but their masculinity isn't defined by their ability to control women. And I feel Jeet Saxena is actually a great example of this.
He is intense and has a temper. He can be reckless, sarcastic and terrifying when provoked. The ruggedness is a part of his persona. And yet, he understands boundaries. He is observant. His instinct to protect Saumya doesn't automatically translate into controlling her. He is more of an enabler than a savior.
And it's not just about Saumya, he actually recognises the system. He questions the way society polices women, calls out patriarchal thinking and understands how easily the burden of shame is placed on the woman rather than the person responsible. And I think that's where the “written by women” perspective really stands out.
It makes Jeet's character even more interesting because it allows contradictions to coexist. Angry yet empathetic, rugged yet gentle, protective yet doesn't cross boundaries. That level of intensity without feeling entitled.
And that's why I think Jeet Saxena is a good example of "Men written by Women".