A man walks past posters of the film ‘PM Narendra Modi,’ a biopic on the Indian prime minister, during its launch in Mumbai, India,

Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections

The use of Indian popular cinema for political ends has a long history – one that predates Indian independence. UMBC art historian, Preminda Jacobs, writes about how the connection between cinema and politics has made it the primary vehicle for the lengthy careers of numerous charismatic politicians. Continue Reading Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections