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Cultural Identities and Diasporic Sensibilities: Representations in Indian Cinemas

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Devanarayan MP , Gokila G Krishnan , Haritha S , A Gopika Raja
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si7.381

Abstract

Indian cinema has undergone significant transformations over the years. The study of Indian Cinema and the shifting perspectives in diasporic sensibilities is essential owing to the cultural diversities and linguistic complexities in the Indian sub-continent. The current paper explores the influence of the Indian diaspora on the Indian cinema and the industry’s adaptation to these changes. It highlights the emergence of new markets, the exploration of diasporic themes, and the theories of cultural hybridity and globalization as relevant frameworks in the analysis of select movies from the Indian cinemas. The paper discusses the resilience of Indian cinema in overcoming challenges and the portrayal of diaspora and female resilience in Indian films. The works of renowned filmmakers Mira Nair, Kamal,and Gauri Shinde are analysed to examine their contributions to diasporic narratives and the portrayal of strong female characters in Indian Cinema.The paper also explores the relevance of cultural,spatialand linguistic concerns of the diasporic community and the resilient strategies addressed in Indian diasporic cinemas.

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