Watch: "Bollywood's India"

Mumbai's film industry, often called Bollywood, is the largest film producer in India, and one of the largest centers of film production in the world.

This Nov. 13, 2009, lecture by Professor Rachel Dwyer - School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London  -  sheds light on Hindi cinema's depiction of history and nation.

This event is part of ISSS International Education Week. Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program.

Contact: Linda Leaming

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