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Sikh Representation in Bollywood Films by shubhradpotter is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The article discusses the representation of Sikhs in Bollywood cinema, highlighting their portrayal as either brave warriors or uncouth rustics, often serving as comic relief in films. Since the mid-1990s, there has been a shift towards including Sikh characters, with notable films introducing Sikh protagonists, yet many Sikhs view these representations as demeaning. The paper argues that despite the romanticization of Sikhs in Bollywood, their identity remains marginalized within the Indian national narrat
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- shubhradpotter
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- EN