Mohammad Asim Siddiqui

Muslim Identity in Hindi Cinema

Poetics and Politics of Genre and Representation

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the representation of Muslim identity in Hindi films by focusing on different aspects of Muslim identity - historical, cultural, linguistic - and their realisation in cinematic form. It will be of interest to researchers studying World Cinema, Hindi cinema, Sociology and Asian Studies.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032268477
• ISBN-10: 1032268476
• Artikelnr.: 71662716

Autorenporträt

Mohammad Asim Siddiqui is Professor of English at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. A critic, translator and reviewer, his recent publications include Shahryar (2021), A History of Aligarh Muslim University 1920-2020 (co-authored, 2021) and translation of Qurratulain Hyder (2023). His articles and reviews have appeared in The Hindu, The Guardian, Scroll.in, Rediff.com, The Book Review, Biblio, and many other magazines and news portals.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. From 'History' to Circus: Politics of Genre and Muslims' Representation in Hindi Films
2. Shades of Diversity or a Case of Tokenism: Muslim Characters in Hindi Films
3. Riots, Rage and Religions: Portrayal of Communal Violence in Hindi Films
4. "Nayak Nahin Khal Nayak Hoon Main": Muslim Gangsters, Dons and Sidekicks of Hindi Cinema
5. Courting Terror, Constructing the Terrorist: Terrorism and Muslim Identity in Hindi Cinema
6. Muslim Genres to Brand Bollywood: Begums, Bais and the New Muslim Women of Hindi Films
Index