Beyond Bollywood: The Cultural Politics of South Asian Diasporic Film

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Summary: This book is a must-have!
Review: I can't image that any bookshelf would be complete without this book on it. Jigna Desai is astute and clever, and her writing is both complex and accessible. It is clear that she is an expert on Bollywood, and her critical perspectives left me wanting more. This is a great book!!!

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Summary: Insightful analysis of wide range of Indian films
Review: This book looks at all the well-known films-- My Beautiful Laundrette, Mississippi Masala, Monsoon Wedding, Bend It Like Beckham. But it goes beyond to also examine films that aren't as talked about in the U.S.-- Fire, My Son the Fanatic, Bhaji on the Beach, and Masala. Throughout, Desai's analysis is in-depth, yet also accessible for the non-academic who just likes to read about Indian movies. Drawing on feminist and queer theory, Beyond Bollywood guides us to a fuller understanding of the significance of these films.