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Calling God on the Wrong Number: Hindu-Muslim Relations in PK (2014) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015).

Authors :
Dwyer, Rachel
Source :
Muslim World. Apr2017, Vol. 107 Issue 2, p256-270. 15p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on the films "PK" and "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" which reveal religious groups in a way showing various communities and their practices and beliefs. It explores Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism, in the ascendant in India in the national government of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) redefining and reconsidering the history of India. It discusses the Hindi film industry as a secular site where Muslims and Hindus have worked together.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00274909
Volume :
107
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Muslim World
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121659472
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/muwo.12189