No “Me ” before the Nation: Portrayal of Nationalism and Religious Identities in Bollywood Movies Created during Modi-era

Author

Misha Khan, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

3-25-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Communication

First Advisor

John R Baldwin

Abstract

This study analyzed three Bollywood films, Raazi, PM Narendra Modi, and Gully Boy, that were released during the administration of the current Prime Minister of India, PM Narendra Modi. The research questions focused on the portrayal of nationalism and religious identities in the analyzed films. The recurring theme in all three films remained to be nationalism However, drawing on the past research, this study found an existing intertwined relationship between the portrayed nationalism and religious identities. Other central themes in the films included patriarchy, the notion of Othering, and class hegemony. This study draws added implications through its results and past research in the area.

Comments

Imported from Khan_ilstu_0092N_11666.pdf

Recommended Citation

Khan, Misha, "No “Me ” before the Nation: Portrayal of Nationalism and Religious Identities in Bollywood Movies Created during Modi-era" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 1294.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1294

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2020.1606247535.291018ax

Page Count

91