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February 21, 2005

The February issue of National Geographic Magazine has a comprehensive feature about Bollywood by “Maximum City” author Suketu Mehta. While he offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the hit film “Veer-Zaara,” the true gem of this package is a narrated photo essay by William Albert Allard. The magazine also delves into the Indian film industry’s less-than-stellar counterpart in Pakistan, dubbed Lollywood.

National Geographic Magazine: Photo Essay (requires Flash), Lollywood, Feature Article

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POSTED BY apul @ 6:09 PM

5 comments

1 · Salil on February 21, 2005 7:34 PM · Direct link

Isn't it "Suketu Mehta?"

2 · Apul Patel on February 21, 2005 7:37 PM · Direct link

Thanks for the catch. Should be fixed now.

3 · Sibil on February 21, 2005 8:00 PM · Direct link

Is it just me, or does Preity Zinta look like an Indian cabbage patch doll?

4 · Amelie-Freak on February 21, 2005 8:08 PM · Direct link

I saw this article and immediately thought, "Great, they're finally doing an article on one of the most comprehensive cultural vessels of our time (note that Bollywood films are seen in Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, the Middle East, and of course, amongst expatriate/NRI populations in the US, UK, and Canada)." But the article glosses over the Partition's effects in other parts of India (i.e., Bengal - even though that isn't relevant to the Veer-Zaara story), and most importantly, doesn't delve into why us desis are so darn emotional. Just my two cents.

5 · andrea on February 21, 2005 9:08 PM · Direct link

Sibil : I have never thought of it that way, but now that you mention it.....

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