Dhamu Pongiyannan: 1 book
Film and Politics in India
Cinematic Charisma as a Gateway to Political Power
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2015
In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, all five of the Chief Ministers since 1967 have been former actors. This provocative book debunks the notion of Bollywood as the synecdoche of Indian cinema to explore the hitherto less studied, yet highly influential cinema in South Asia. Developing the concept...
