Pramod K. Nayar
Essays in Celebrity Culture: Stars and Styles
Essays in Celebrity Culture: Stars and Styles
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The book explores celebrity culture in India, including Bollywood, celebrity life writing, biopics, and celebrity charisma in the 'post-truth' era. It also examines celebrity cultural politics, such as Indian writing as a celebrity, the Narmada River as a celebrity, the desacralization of celebrity statues, and celebrity activism.
Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Publisher: Anthem Press
The book delves into a captivating exploration of celebrity culture in India, spanning from the glamorous world of Bollywood to the realms of celebrity life writing, biopics, and the politics that shape it. It kicks off with an insightful examination of films that revolve around celebrity victims, showcasing the vernacular cosmopolitanism of Bollywood stars, their philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors, and the emergence of celebrity charisma in the contemporary era of 'post-truth'.
Two in-depth studies of celebrity biopics and auto/biographies, encompassing sports stars and Bollywood icons, are included, shedding light on their disease memoirs and personal journeys. Furthermore, the book dedicates a section to exploring the intricate realm of celebrity cultural politics, encompassing diverse topics such as Indian writing as a celebrity, the iconic Narmada River as a revered celebrity, the desacralization of celebrity statues, the celebrated activism of Arundhati Roy, and the evolving self-fashioning of Indian authors in the digital age.
This comprehensive collection of essays offers a deep dive into the multifaceted tapestry of celebrity culture in India, providing a rich and nuanced perspective on the lives, legacies, and impact of these iconic figures.
Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785277863
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