{"title":"Anupama Chopra","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnupama Chopra offers insightful explorations into the world of Indian cinema, blending sharp analysis with rich storytelling. Her works often delve into iconic films and cultural moments, providing readers with a deeper appreciation of the artistry and impact of Bollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a thoughtful celebration of film history and criticism, where the vibrancy of Indian culture meets the craft of filmmaking. These books invite an engaging journey through the lens of one of the industry’s keenest observers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge-by-anupama-chopra-9781839028328","title":"Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAditya Chopra’s 1995 romantic drama, \u003cem\u003eDilwale Dulhania le Jayenge\u003c\/em\u003e, follows the journey of Raj and Simran, who fall in love on a trip to Europe but must fight societal expectations as Simran is betrothed to marry someone else in an arranged marriage. It is one of the most commercially successful and longest-running films in Indian cinema history, shown consistently for over 25 years in Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnupama Chopra’s study of the film explores its cult status, analysing its mise-en-scène, soundtrack, and star-making performances by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. She argues that it is a paradoxical film which at once affirms the power of love to transcend societal norms and expectations, while also upholding old-fashioned values of pre-marital chastity and family authority, affirming the idea that Westernisation need not affect an essential Indian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her foreword to this new edition, published to coincide with the film’s 30th anniversary, Monika Mehta reflects on the film’s perennial success, considering its position as a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430595084524,"sku":"9781839028328","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839028328.jpg?v=1774558998"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anupama-chopra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}