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Popular Hindi Cinema: Aesthetic Formations of the Seen and Unseen (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)

SKU: 9781138962811

18,290.00

Uncover the deep roots of India’s vibrant Hindi cinema by exploring its profound connection to ancient philosophical traditions. This insightful study deciphers the aesthetic formations of Bollywood, revealing how concepts like Advaita Vedanta, Hindu ritualism, and rasa theory shape the ‘seen’ and ‘unseen’ elements of popular films. Essential for scholars of Indology, film studies, and Indian culture, it offers a unique, India-centric perspective on cinematic meaning, moving beyond Western paradigms to understand the soul of Indian cinema.

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