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Popular Cinema in Bengal: Genre, Stars, Public Cultures (Routledge South Asian History and Culture Series)

SKU: 9780367330828

10,618.82

Explore the rich tapestry of Bengali cinema, moving beyond auteur studies to examine the vibrant Indian film industry itself. This essential volume dissects iconic genres, celebrates legendary stars, and delves into the captivating public cultures that shaped cinematic consumption. Discover how print media, public debates on taste and sexuality, and industrial shifts influenced Bengali film’s non-linear journey across national and global platforms. A must-read for scholars of film studies, South Asian popular culture, and anyone passionate about Indian cinema history, offering a crucial new historiography.

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