Autobiography of Lakshmīnārāyaṇa Tripāṭhī, b. 1979, a transgender rights activist and Hindi film actress from Mumbai, India.
Charting the rise of the film star in early Indian cinema, this volume covers from the silent era through the first decade after Indian independence, combining readings of specific films & stars with analysis of the historical & cultural configurations that gave rise to distinct…
Wanted Cultured Ladies Only! maps out the early culture of cinema stardom in India from its emergence in the silent era to the decade after Indian independence in the mid-twentieth century. Neepa Majumdar combines readings of specific films and stars with an analysis of the hist…
"Bollywood movies have long been known for their colorful song-and-dance numbers and knack for combining drama, comedy, action-adventure, and music. But these exciting and often amusing films rarely reflect the reality of life on the Indian subcontinent. Exploring the nature of …
