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100			_aEdited by Abraham, Joshil K. _916954
245			_aRoutledge companion to caste and cinema in India
250			_aSouth Asia Edition
260			_aNew York _bRoutledge _c2026
300			_a421 p.
520			_aThis companion is the first study of caste and its representation in Indian cinema. It unravels the multiple layers of caste that feature directly and indirectly in Indian movies, to examine not only the many ways caste pervades Indian society and culture but also how the struggle against it adopts multiple strategies. The companion: Critiques Indian cinema production through the lens of anti-caste discourse Traces the history of films beginning from the early twentieth century, focusing on caste representations across India, including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil as well as silent films Makes a foray into OTT media Includes analysis of popular films such as Padmaavat, Masaan, Fandry, Sairat, Sujata, Article 15, Chomana Dudi, Lagaan, Court, Ee.Ma.Yau, Kaala, Pariyerum Perumal, Perariyathavar, among many others, to critique and problematise the idea of caste A major intervention, this book alters traditional approaches to ‘caste’ in Indian cinemas and society and explores new political strategies implemented through cinematic creation and aesthetics. It will be indispensable for scholars and researchers of film studies, social discrimination and exclusion studies, human rights, popular culture, and South Asian studies. It will also be of interest to enthusiasts of Indian cinematic history.
650			_aCultural focus in film _916955
650			_aFilm history & criticism _916956
700			_aMisrahi-Barak, Judith (Ed.) _916957
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