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
Isn’t it “Suketu Mehta?”
Thanks for the catch. Should be fixed now.
Is it just me, or does Preity Zinta look like an Indian cabbage patch doll?
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.
Sibil : I have never thought of it that way, but now that you mention it…..