| Description |
1 online resource (126 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Short cuts ; 52 |
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Short cuts (London, England) ; 52.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages117-121) and index. |
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Includes filmography: pages 113-116. |
| Contents |
Introduction : Bollywood -- what's all the song and dance about? -- History and industry -- Narrative and genres -- Characters and morality -- Settings and style -- Stars and audiences -- Conclusion : bye-bye Bollywood? |
| Summary |
"While we have become familiar with the idea of 'Bollywood' here in the West, we know little about the industry's films beyond a certain celebration of kitsch. This volume surveys this style of filmmaking from its origins in colonial times to the present, tracing its impact on both the Indian and global imagination. It explores the history and workings of the industry, the narratives and aesthetics of its films, varieties within the genre, the cultural connotations of specific characters, its larger-than-life stars, and its hybrid and surprising fan cultures. Readings of popular and widely available films illustrate the importance of the cinema's conventions, which range from romantic clichés to a constant negotiation between tradition and modernity."--Page 4 of cover. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Motion picture industry -- India -- Mumbai.
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Motion pictures, Hindi -- India -- History.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Film& Video -- History & Criticism.
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Motion picture industry. (OCoLC)fst01027150
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Motion pictures, Hindi. (OCoLC)fst01741197
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India. (OCoLC)fst01210276
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India -- Mumbai.
(OCoLC)fst01802300
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Bollywood.
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Varia, Kush. Bollywood. London ; New York : Wallflower, ©2012 9781906660154 (DLC) 2012286359 (OCoLC)302080097 |
| ISBN |
0231502605 (electronic bk.) |
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9780231502603 (electronic bk.) |
| Music No. |
EB00662190 Recorded Books |
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