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"This 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, not only to examine the many ways caste pervades Indian society and culture but also how the struggle against it adopts multiple strategies. The companion: 1. Critiques Indian cinema production through the lens of anti-caste discourse; 2. 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; 3. Makes a foray into OTT media; 4. 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 problematize 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 discrim

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Author

Joshil K. Abraham; Judith Misrahi-Barak

Publisher

Routledge Chapman & Hall

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781032160993

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Science, Performing Arts