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ASIA COLLOQUIA PAPERS 2014 Critical Approaches to South Asian Studies Workshop
ASIA COLLOQUIA PAPERS 2014 Critical Approaches to South Asian Studies Workshop Vol. 05 No. 02 // 2015 Bollywood’s Queer Dostana: Articulating a Transnational Queer Indian Identity and Family in 2008’s Dostana Mainstream ‘masala’ Bollywood films have played a key role in ABOUT THE AUTHOR producing and reiterating a nationalist Indian identity centered Aaron Rohan George on the monolithic notion of the Hindu, wealthy and patriarchal MA in Media Studies India. The result of such attenuated discourses has been a Faculty of Information and Media great limitation on who gets included in the signifier ‘Indian’. Studies University of Western Ontario Though, as I posit in this paper, these very mainstream ‘masala’ Bollywood films have at times also offered the opportunity to contest this culturally conflated Indian identity by acting as a heterotopic space – a subversive space for not only the reiteration of the hegemonic social reality but also a space where it can be contested. Particularly relevant here is the role of these films in shaping conceptions of queer desire and sexuality. This paper is an analysis of the 2008 Bollywood film, Dostana, and its role as a heterotropic space for the creation of a new queer transnational Indian identity and family. I posit that Dostana presented a new queer Indian identity, independent of the historicized, right wing, socio- cultural conceptions of queer desire and bodies prevailing in India. In doing so, I will argue that the film creates a nascent queer gaze through its representation of queered desire, bodies and the Indian family unity – moving the queer Indian identity out of its heteorpatriarchal closet and into the centre of transnational, mainstream Indian culture. -
Yash Chopra the Legend
YASH CHOPRA THE LEGEND Visionary. Director. Producer. Legendary Dream Merchant of Indian Cinema. And a trailblazer who paved the way for the Indian entertainment industry. 1932 - 2012 Genre defining director, star-maker and a studio mogul, Yash Chopra has been instrumental in shaping the symbolism of mainstream Hindi cinema across the globe. Popularly known as the ‘King of Romance’ for his string of hit romantic films spanning over a five-decade career, he redefined drama and romance onscreen. Born on 27 September 1932, Yash Chopra's journey began from the lush green fields of Punjab, which kept reappearing in his films in all their splendour. © Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd. 1 www.yashrajfilms.com Yash Chopra started out as an assistant to his brother, B. R. Chopra, and went on to direct 5 very successful films for his brother’s banner - B. R. Films, each of which proved to be a significant milestone in his development as a world class director of blockbusters. These were DHOOL KA PHOOL (1959), DHARMPUTRA (1961), WAQT (1965) - India’s first true multi-starrer generational family drama, ITTEFAQ (1969) & AADMI AUR INSAAN (1969). He has wielded the baton additionally for 4 films made by other film companies - JOSHILA (1973), DEEWAAR (1975), TRISHUL (1978) & PARAMPARA (1993). But his greatest repertoire of work were the 50 plus films made under the banner that he launched - the banner that stands for the best of Hindi cinema - YRF. Out of these films, he directed 13 himself and these films have defined much of the language of Hindi films as we know them today. -
Clare M. Wilkinson-Weber
Clare M. Wilkinson-Weber TAILORING EXPECTATIONS How film costumes become the audience’s clothes ‘Bollywood’ film costume has inspired clothing trends for many years. Female consumers have managed their relation to film costume through negotiations with their tailor as to how film outfits can be modified. These efforts have coincided with, and reinforced, a semiotic of female film costume where eroticized Indian clothing, and most forms of western clothing set the vamp apart from the heroine. Since the late 1980s, consumer capitalism in India has flourished, as have films that combine the display of material excess with conservative moral values. New film costume designers, well connected to the fashion industry, dress heroines in lavish Indian outfits and western clothes; what had previously symbolized the excessive and immoral expression of modernity has become an acceptable marker of global cosmopolitanism. Material scarcity made earlier excessive costume display difficult to achieve. The altered meaning of women’s costume in film corresponds with the availability of ready-to-wear clothing, and the desire and ability of costume designers to intervene in fashion retailing. Most recently, as the volume and diversity of commoditised clothing increases, designers find that sartorial choices ‘‘on the street’’ can inspire them, as they in turn continue to shape consumer choice. Introduction Film’s ability to stimulate consumption (responding to, and further stimulating certain kinds of commodity production) has been amply explored in the case of Hollywood (Eckert, 1990; Stacey, 1994). That the pleasures associated with film going have influenced consumption in India is also true; the impact of film on various fashion trends is recognized by scholars (Dwyer and Patel, 2002, pp. -
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INDIAN LAWYERS IN POPULAR HINDI CINEMA 1 TAREEK PAR TAREEK: INDIAN LAWYERS IN POPULAR HINDI CINEMA APAR GUPTA* Few would quarrel with the influence and significance of popular culture on society. However culture is vaporous, hard to capture, harder to gauge. Besides pure democracy, the arts remain one of the most effective and accepted forms of societal indicia. A song, dance or a painting may provide tremendous information on the cultural mores and practices of a society. Hence, in an agrarian community, a song may be a mundane hymn recital, the celebration of a harvest or the mourning of lost lives in a drought. Similarly placed as songs and dance, popular movies serve functions beyond mere satisfaction. A movie can reaffirm old truths and crystallize new beliefs. Hence we do not find it awkward when a movie depicts a crooked politician accepting a bribe or a television anchor disdainfully chasing TRP’s. This happens because we already hold politicians in disrepute, and have recently witnessed sensationalistic news stories which belong in a Terry Prachet book rather than on prime time news. With its power and influence Hindi cinema has often dramatized courtrooms, judges and lawyers. This article argues that these dramatic representations define to some extent an Indian lawyer’s perception in society. To identify the characteristics and the cornerstones of the archetype this article examines popular Bollywood movies which have lawyers as its lead protagonists. The article also seeks solutions to the lowering public confidence in the legal profession keeping in mind the problem of free speech and censorship. -
Shah Rukh Khan from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia "SRK" Redirects Here
Shah Rukh Khan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "SRK" redirects here. For other uses, see SRK (disambiguation). Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan in a white shirt is interacting with the media Khan at a media event for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 Born Shahrukh Khan 2 November 1965 (age 50)[1] New Delhi, India[2] Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Occupation Actor, producer, television presenter Years active 1988present Religion Islam Spouse(s) Gauri Khan (m. 1991) Children 3 Signature ShahRukh Khan Sgnature transparent.png Shah Rukh Khan (born Shahrukh Khan, 2 November 1965), also known as SRK, is an I ndian film actor, producer and television personality. Referred to in the media as "Baadshah of Bollywood", "King of Bollywood" or "King Khan", he has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films. Khan has been described by Steven Zeitchik of t he Los Angeles Times as "perhaps the world's biggest movie star".[3] Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. He is one of th e richest actors in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$400600 million, and his work in Bollywood has earned him numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfa re Awards. Khan started his career with appearances in several television series in the lat e 1980s. He made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana. Early in his career, Khan was recognised for portraying villainous roles in the films Darr (1993), Ba azigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994). He then rose to prominence after starring in a series of romantic films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To P agal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.. -
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar Topic relevant selected content from the highest rated wiki entries, typeset, printed and shipped. Combine the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mis- sion: to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. The content within this book was generated collaboratively by volunteers. Please be advised that nothing found here has necessarily been reviewed by people with the expertise required to provide you with complete, accu- rate or reliable information. Some information in this book maybe misleading or simply wrong. The publisher does not guarantee the validity of the information found here. If you need specific advice (for example, medi- cal, legal, financial, or risk management) please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area. Sources, licenses and contributors of the articles and images are listed in the section entitled “References”. Parts of the books may be licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. A copy of this license is included in the section entitled “GNU Free Documentation License” All used third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Contents Articles Akshay Kumar 1 List of awards and nominations received by Akshay Kumar 8 Saugandh 13 Dancer (1991 film) 14 Mr Bond 15 Khiladi 16 Deedar (1992 film) 19 Ashaant 20 Dil Ki Baazi 21 Kayda Kanoon 22 Waqt Hamara Hai 23 Sainik 24 Elaan (1994 film) 25 Yeh Dillagi 26 Jai Kishen 29 Mohra 30 Main Khiladi Tu Anari 34 Ikke Pe Ikka 36 Amanaat 37 Suhaag (1994 film) 38 Nazar Ke Samne 40 Zakhmi Dil (1994 film) 41 Zaalim 42 Hum Hain Bemisaal 43 Paandav 44 Maidan-E-Jung 45 Sabse Bada Khiladi 46 Tu Chor Main Sipahi 48 Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi 49 Sapoot 51 Lahu Ke Do Rang (1997 film) 52 Insaaf (film) 53 Daava 55 Tarazu 57 Mr. -
Aspirational Movie List
SL Title Year Type Rating Ratings 1 3 Idiots 2009 Feature 8.5 155,763 2 Like Stars on Earth 2007 Feature 8.5 71,581 3 Rang De Basanti 2006 Feature 8.4 57,061 4 Gangs of Wasseypur 2012 Feature 8.4 32,853 5 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001 Feature 8.2 54,714 6 Mughal-E-Azam 1960 Feature 8.4 3,425 7 A Wednesday 2008 Feature 8.4 30,560 8 Udaan 2010 Feature 8.4 23,017 9 Swades 2004 Feature 8.4 47,326 10 Dil Chahta Hai 2001 Feature 8.3 38,159 11 Pyaasa 1957 Feature 8.4 2,677 12 Black Friday 2004 Feature 8.6 6,126 13 Sholay 1975 Feature 8.6 21,695 14 Anand 1971 Feature 8.9 7,826 15 Special 26 2013 Feature 7.9 22,078 16 Queen 2014 Feature 8.5 28,304 17 Andaz Apna Apna 1994 Feature 8.8 22,766 18 Haider 2014 Feature 8.5 28,728 19 Guru 2007 Feature 7.8 10,337 20 Dev D 2009 Feature 8.1 16,553 21 Paan Singh Tomar 2012 Feature 8.3 16,849 22 Chakde! India 2007 Feature 8.4 34,024 23 Sarfarosh 1999 Feature 8.1 11,870 24 Mother India 1957 Feature 8 3,882 25 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 2013 Feature 8.4 30,313 26 Barfi! 2012 Feature 8.3 43,308 27 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011 Feature 8.1 34,374 28 PK 2014 Feature 8.4 55,878 29 Baby 2015 Feature 8.4 20,504 30 My Name Is Khan 2010 Feature 8 56,169 31 The Legend of Bhagat Singh 2002 Feature 8.1 5,481 32 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. -
Mohabbatein - Denn Meine Liebe Ist Unsterblich
(a division of peacelounge rec) | schwarzburgstr. 69 | d-60318 frankfurt/m. [email protected] | ph: +49(0)69 24 45 00 21 | fax: +49(0)69 24 45 00 20 Mohabbatein - Denn meine Liebe ist unsterblich von: OST (Jatin-Lalit, Anand Bakshi) Label: local records ◊ loc 008 ◊ LC 11784 Vertrieb: AL!VE (D) | HOANZL (A) V.Ö. Termin: 23.09.2005 Der Soundtrack zum aktuellen Bollywood-Erfolgsfilm mit Shah Rukh Khan Mohabbatein war der Mega-Erfolg des Jahres 2000 mit dem größten Herzensbrecher des indischen Kinos, Shah Rukh Khan alias "King Khan" sowie Bollywoods Kinolegende und Halbgott Amitabh Bachchan und der ebenso schönen wie schauspielerisch talentierten Aishwarya Rai, ehemalige Miss World. In Deutschland ist Shah Rukh Khan seit Filmen wie Sometimes Happy Sometimes Sad (In guten wie in schweren Tagen) und Indian Love Story (Lebe und denke nicht an morgen), ein heimlicher Superstar und Mädchenschwarm, und seine Beliebtheit steigt mit jedem seiner Filme, der unsere Kinos und TV-Sender erreicht. Produziert wurde Mohabbatein (deutscher Titel: Denn meine Liebe ist unsterblich) von Yash Chopra, dem großen Bollywood-Produzenten, von dem die meisten früheren Filme mit Shah Rukh Khan stammen. Regie führte Aditya Chopra, Sohn des Produzenten, der mit Shah Rukh bereits den Kassenknüller Dil to Pagal Hai inszeniert hatte. Mohabbatein ist ein großes Melodram mit unvergesslichen Songs, sexy Kostümen und mitreißenden Tanzszenen, choreographiert von Farah Khan. Unvergessen ist die Tanznummer aus Dil Se (Von ganzem Herzen) in der die Choreographin Shah Rukh Khan zu Chayya Chayya, zusammen mit einem ganzen Ensemble auf einem fahrenden Zug tanzen ließ. Die Story Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan), Direktor eines angesehenen College, verweist einen seiner Studenten, Raj Malhotra (Shah Rukh Khan), von der Schule, weil der sich unsterblich in Megha (Aishwarya Rai) seine einzige Tochter verliebt hat. -
FILM FOKUS EZEBHANYABHANYA Bollywood Comes Alive
FILM FOKUS EZEBHANYABHANYA bollywood comes alive NEVILLE ADONIS DVD Selector, Acquisitions Section that, this being a Yash Raj production, family values will eventually triumph, the fi lm serves up a bonny, bouncing two-and-a-half hours any people confuse the terms of dialogue-driven entertainment. Hollywood and Bollywood. The ‘Khan, who since Hum tum is proving perception is that Bollywood has M to be a real leading man, plays Nikhil ‘Nick’ its origin from Hollywood, but in fact the Arora, a failed architecture student turned only thing the two names have in common chef who is a minor celebrity in Melbourne. is that both have to do with the fi lm industry. Zinta, the most substantial actress among Hollywood is a place and Bollywood is the younger Bollywood group, plays the role Indian cinema. Although Bollywood used to of Ambar Malhotra, a medical student from be mainly shown in India, more and more combines a comedy about Indians Down Bangalore who moonlights at a local radio western countries have shown interest in Under with a dramedy about a yuppie facing station, Salaam Namaste, to pay for her edu- this cinema genre. In my opinion, Bollywood up to fatherhood. With two of the brightest cation. In typical romantic-comedy style, the plots are a little melodramatic with themes of young stars of Hindi cinema, Saif Ali Khan two self-obsessed leads get off on the wrong love-triangles, kidnapping, corrupt politicians and Preity Zinta in Hugh Grant and Julianne foot when Nikhil is late for an interview on and angry parents and, yes, it also features Moore roles, plus the comforting realisation Ambar’s radio show. -
Screen Awards Function, Shah Rukh and Salman Win
PRLog - Global Press Release Distribution Screen Awards Function, Shah Rukh and Salman win The awards season kicked off with the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards, held on January 6, in Mumbai. Here's a look at some of the stunning arrivals, and winners. Jan. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- The awards season kicked off with the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards, held on January 6, in Mumbai. Here's a look at some of the stunning arrivals, and winners. We start with Shah Rukh Khan, who bagged the Best Actor Popular Choice award for his film My Name Is Khan. Incidentally, rival Salman Khan bagged a Best Actor award as well, for his work in Dabangg. Teen Deviyaan Jacqueline Fernandez, Mugdha Godse and Tanushree Dutta choose black and white for the occasion. The Sinhas Sonakshi Sinha, who won the Most Promising Newcomer award for Dabbang, arrived with her proud mother Poonam Sinha and brother Luv. Circle of love Dabangg producer Arbaaz Khan greets Prabhu Deva, as Farah Khan looks on. Gorgeous gowns Roshni Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Dia Mirza decided to wear beautiful evening gowns for the event. http://www.funfilms.in/show/awards-funtions.html Katrina bagged the Best Actor Popular Choice award for her films Raajneeti and Tees Maar Khan. What were they thinking! Kalki Koechlin, Mahi Gill and Antara Mali need to take some fashion tips from their contemporaries. Skin show Prachi Desai is obviously looking to change her goody goody image by showing some skin but the Rock On!! actress needs a designer as well! Amrita Rao and Chitrangada Singh, on the other hand, covered up. -
Raazi V10 22-7-17 Clean
DHARMA PRODUCTIONS JUNGLEE PICTURES DIRECTED BY MEGHNA GULZAR SCREENPLAY BHAVANI IYER & MEGHNA GULZAR DIALOGUE MEGHNA GULZAR BASED ON THE NOVEL “CALLING SEHMAT” BY HARINDER S SIKKA © Meghna Gulzar 2017 FADE IN: 1 INT. PAK ARMY HQ - SITUATION ROOM - EVENING Title Card: February 1971. Pakistan. A series of pictures, black-and-white, low exposure but clearly outlining two figures and faces that are in deep conversation are seen on an old fashioned projector screen. Uniformed top brass from all the defense services (Army, Navy and Air Force) and Pakistan’s Intelligence sit around a table, being briefed by BRIGADIER SYED (57), tall hard-eyed with a striking military bearing in his uniform. The meeting is already in session. Syed clicks a button to zoom in on one of the men in the projected photograph. SYED Bangaal mein aazaadi ki tehreek zor pakad rahi hai. Vahaan Awami League ki khufiya Military Council ke rehnuma ye shakhs hain – Colonel Usmani. Lt. GENERAL AMIR BEIG (68), grey-haired with cold eyes looks at the image. BEIG Election bhi jeet chuke hain. Inki neeyat kya hai? The other senior leaders at the table murmur similarly. SYED Mujibur Rahman ne apne saath kuchh aise log jama kar liye hain, jo ab apne-aap ko Mukti fauj kehlate hain... (looks around) Mukti - aazaadi.. Sniggers around the room. Syed clicks for the picture to zoom in to the other face, only partially seen. SYED (CONT’D) Aur ye shakhs hai Khalid Mir... Iski padtaal rakhna bahaut zaroori hai. Ye Hindustan ke Intelligence ke bade afsar hain... Murmurs around the room. -
Daniel Craig
PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 51 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA March 2020 21 LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS AboUt…. DANIEL CRAIG UTE TRIB KIRK DOUGLAS OTHER BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: BAAGHI 3, ANGREZI MEDIUM, BLOODSHOT, MULAN GREETINGS ear Movie Lovers, 21 amazing facts about Daniel Craig, who celebrates his 52nd birthday this month. Here’s the March issue of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema. Don’t forget to take a shot at our movie quiz, too. A Quiet Place Part II sees the Abbott family locked in a creepy battle with sound-sensitive forces. Ace action We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous director Rohit Shetty presents Akshay Kumar in and as month of movie watching. Sooryavanshi. Irrfan makes his much-awaited return as a Regards harried father determined to send his daughter abroad in Angrezi Medium. Join us in paying tribute to the legendary actor Kirk Gautam Dutta Douglas, the last of Hollywood’s golden greats. Learn CEO, PVR Limited USING THE MAGAZINE We hope you’ll find this magazine easy to use, but here’s a handy guide to the icons used throughout anyway. You can tap the page once at any time to access full contents at the top of the page. PLAYPLAY TRAILER BOOKSELECT TICKETS MOVIES PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 2 CONTENTS Tap for... Tap for... Movie OF THE MONTH UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Tap for... Tap for... MUST WATCH MASTERS@WORK Tap for... Tap for... RISING Star TRIBUTE TO BOOK TICKETS GO TO PVRCINEMAS.COM OR DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP.