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Terrorists, tawaifs and secret superstars
Terrorists, tawaifs and secret superstars
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Terrorists, tawaifs and secret superstars

Terrorists, tawaifs and secret superstars

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"In the 1970s, Muslim characters in films were very different. In the 1990s, Roja opened the floodgates for films representing Muslims as terrorists. It was the first film which looked at the identity of the enemy. Then, especially after the attacks of 9/11, there was a big change in the representation of Muslims in Hindi films. As for women, in many films, Muslim women are reduced to being victims of oppression always. Now, whatever is happening in the current sociopolitical scene is directly reflected on screen. I have tried to connect the politics of representation in Hindi films with contemporary politics. So my book isn't just film studies, it is also a political text" — Nadira Khatun, author, 'Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity' talks to Manjula Narayan about everything from Pran in Zanjeer to the saviour syndrome in Gully Boy, the Brahmanical stance of films like Secret Superstar and Lipstick Under my Burqa, the absence of films made by subaltern Muslims, the vanished Muslim Social of the 1970s and 80s, and much more.

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25 Oct58 MINS

Available Episodes

32: In conversation with Shylashri Shankar, the author of Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes | Part 1
EPISODE 37
32: In conversation with Shylashri Shankar, the author of Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes | Part 1

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Shylashri Shankar about her new book Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes. It is a series of essays ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Shylashri Shankar about her new book Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes. It is a series of essays that delves into the anthropological account of patterns that have formed Indian food cultures, taste preferences, and cooking traditions. Tune in for more.. Read more

32: In conversation with Shylashri Shankar, the author of Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes | Part 2
EPISODE 36
32: In conversation with Shylashri Shankar, the author of Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes | Part 2

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Shylashri Shankar about her new book Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes. It is a series of essays ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Shylashri Shankar about her new book Turmeric Nation; A Passage Through India's Tastes. It is a series of essays that delves into the anthropological account of patterns that have formed Indian food cultures, taste preferences, and cooking traditions. Tune in for more.. Read more

31: In conversation with Parmesh Shahani on his new book, Queeristan Part 2
EPISODE 35
31: In conversation with Parmesh Shahani on his new book, Queeristan Part 2

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to  Parmesh Shahani about his second book Queeristan. They discuss LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workspace, the main the ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to  Parmesh Shahani about his second book Queeristan. They discuss LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workspace, the main theme of the book . Tune in more this enticing discussion.  Read more

31: In conversation with Parmesh Shahani on his new book, Queeristan Part 1
EPISODE 34
31: In conversation with Parmesh Shahani on his new book, Queeristan Part 1

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to  Parmesh Shahani about his second book Queeristan. They discuss LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workspace, the main the ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to  Parmesh Shahani about his second book Queeristan. They discuss LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workspace, the main theme of the book . Tune in more this enticing discussion.  Read more

30: Part 2 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country
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30: Part 2 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Ashutosh Bharadwaj about his new release 'The Death Script'. An engaging conversation with the author about the ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Ashutosh Bharadwaj about his new release 'The Death Script'. An engaging conversation with the author about the details of conflict and death, narratives of trauma, and violence. Tune in for more. Read more

30: Part 1 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country
EPISODE 32
30: Part 1 | In conversation with Ashutosh Bharadwaj on his new book, The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Ashutosh Bharadwaj about his new release 'The Death Script'. An engaging conversation with the author about the ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Ashutosh Bharadwaj about his new release 'The Death Script'. An engaging conversation with the author about the details of conflict and death, narratives of trauma and state violence. Tune in for more. Read more

29: Part 2 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour
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29: Part 2 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Janaki Lenin about her new release, Every Creature Has a Story: What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour, and ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Janaki Lenin about her new release, Every Creature Has a Story: What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour, and how from weekly editorial essays it transformed into a book.  Read more

29: Part 1 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour
EPISODE 30
29: Part 1 | In conversation with Janaki Lenin on her new book, Every Creature Has a Story- What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Janaki Lenin about her new release, Every Creature Has a Story: What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour, and ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times, talks to Janaki Lenin about her new release, Every Creature Has a Story: What Science Reveals about Animal Behaviour, and how from weekly editorial essays it transformed into a book.  Read more

27: Part 2 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection
EPISODE 29
27: Part 2 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times,  talks to Farrukh Dhondy on Rumi, the various interpretations of the poet. Starting from why he translated the book to hi ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times,  talks to Farrukh Dhondy on Rumi, the various interpretations of the poet. Starting from why he translated the book to his fascination with Sufism, all questions are answered in today's interaction. Tune in for more.  Read more

28: Part 1 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection
EPISODE 28
28: Part 1 | In conversation with Farrukh Dhondy on his new book Rumi; A New Collection

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times,  talks to Farrukh Dhondy on Rumi, the various interpretations of the poet. Starting from why he translated the book to hi ... Read more

Manjula Narayan, National Books Editor at Hindustan Times,  talks to Farrukh Dhondy on Rumi, the various interpretations of the poet. Starting from why he translated the book to his fascination with Sufism, all questions are answered in today's interaction. Tune in for more.  Read more

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