{"product_id":"9781350401921-bollypolitics","title":"Bollypolitics","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular Hindi Cinema and Hindutva\u003cbr\u003eAn in depth consideration of sociopolitical shifts in Indian culture and their effects on, and representations in, popular Hindi cinema (Bollywood) during the reign of Narendra Modi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Monograph at the 2025 BAFTSS Awards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of Bollywood cinema in response to recent socio-political changes in India, including a surge in sectarian violence and the ascent of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough a comprehensive analysis of prominent filmmakers and actors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, and Anupam Kher, Ajay Gehlawat investigates the extent to which their recent works align with key tenets of the Hindutva movement. He scrutinizes the growing influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on film production, manifesting in collaborations covering diverse themes, from Modi's Clean India initiative to the nation's space exploration endeavors and grand historical epics such as \u003ci\u003ePadmaavat\u003c\/i\u003e (2018) and \u003ci\u003eManikarnika\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) that seek to reshape Indian history in line with Hindutva ideology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGehlawat goes on to dissect smaller budget films like \u003ci\u003eArticle 15\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) and \u003ci\u003eShubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan\u003c\/i\u003e (2020), which tackle pressing social issues like caste-based violence and homophobia exacerbated by the surge in right-wing extremism in India. In doing so, he elucidates the profound and far-reaching impact of Hindutva ideology on Indian cinematic narratives and aesthetics, while also considering the broader implications for Indian society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57854054007158,"sku":"9781350401921","price":28.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39877666.jpg?v=1778564372","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781350401921-bollypolitics","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}