Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections

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2024-04-10

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Jacob, Preminda. “Bollywood Is Playing a Large Supporting Role in India’s Elections.” The Conversation, April 10, 2024. http://theconversation.com/bollywood-is-playing-a-large-supporting-role-in-indias-elections-224611.

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Ahead of elections in India, a series of films that promote the ruling party’s right-wing ideology are seeking to influence voters. An art historian explains how the trend started.