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What’s Your Ism? Nadira Khatun on exploring Muslim narratives in Hindi cinema
The film scholar says recent historical films are carrying forward political narratives rather than telling history.
In episode 28 of What’s Your ISM?, Sudipto Mondal speaks with Nadira Khatun about identity politics, cinema and new her book Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception. They discuss Bollywood’s layered depiction of Muslim identities, its evolution since independence, and how cinema reflects broader societal narratives.
Nadira also shares her insights on representation and the role of filmmakers in shaping popular perceptions.
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