Episode 5: Islamic Representation in Indian Public Life

Honest Indian Art by Gayathri Iyer

Aug 6, 202100:22:59Arts

In continuation of last week’s episode, this week we examine the far reaching impact of choosing a historical narrative. The representation of Islam in Indian cinema and mainstream media is often seen as villainous- a de...

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