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Dhurandhar: The Revenge — How Bollywood’s New Nationalism Turns Cinema into a Smokescreen

Dhurandhar: The Revenge — How Bollywood’s New Nationalism Turns Cinema into a Smokescreen Nationalist war and action films appeal directly to a large domestic Hindu-majority audience using emotionally charged themes—sacrifice, …

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Rani Mukerji Roars Back in ‘Mardaani 3’ Amid Bollywood’s Growing Credibility Crisis

Rani Mukerji Roars Back in ‘Mardaani 3’ Amid Bollywood’s Growing Credibility Crisis Amidst this environment of “deception” and “orchestrated hype,” Mardaani 3 seeks to maintain its standing by focusing on …

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Bollywood’s Ikkis Disclaimer, Manufactured Hatred, and the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy

Bollywood’s Ikkis Disclaimer, Manufactured Hatred, and the Smokescreen of Indian Democracy Bollywood’s growing obsession with nationalist, Pakistan-centric conflict films must be viewed against this backdrop. As filmmakers struggle with originality, …

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Bollywood War Drama ‘Ikkis’ Paces Toward Rs. 10 Crore Amid Critiques of Industry ‘Family Fiefdoms’ and Nationalist Trends

Bollywood War Drama ‘Ikkis’ Paces Toward Rs. 10 Crore Amid Critiques of Industry ‘Family Fiefdoms’ and Nationalist Trends Filmmakers are increasingly turning to “cheap formula films” centered on military conflicts …

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The Illusion of Stardom: Inside Bollywood’s Dual Crisis of Credibility and Propaganda

The Illusion of Stardom: Inside Bollywood’s Dual Crisis of Credibility and Propaganda Beyond financial manipulation, the industry is increasingly accused of exploiting India’s current political climate to ensure financial returns. …

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