What’s Your Ism? Ep 28 ft. Nadira Khatun on exploring Muslim narratives in Hindi cinema
What's your ism?
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Stereotypes and Realities: Muslim Representation in Cinema
This chapter critically examines the portrayal of Muslims in various regional cinemas, focusing on the detrimental effects of stereotyping and exoticization. It contrasts Tamil and Malayalam films, noting the lack of nuanced characters in Tamil cinema versus richer representations in Malayalam cinema. The discussion extends to Bollywood and Bengali cinema, revealing historical shifts in narratives and the socio-political implications of how Muslims are depicted in film.
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