An unlikely Indian movie makes it all the way to the Oscars
About this episode
The episode discusses an Indian movie that contrasts with the rise of Hindu nationalism in Bollywood and its unexpected success at the Oscars.
India has seen a rise in Hindu nationalism in recent years, in it’s politics but also in the culture. And India’s famed Bollywood film industry has been churning out movies echoing that with movies often featuring macho Hindu men fighting Muslims. We hear about a movie with a very different sensibility which has had a remarkable rise— all the way to the Oscars. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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