Want to know your Holi from your rona dhona? We've assembled a handy introduction to Indian films and filmmaking
Want to know your Holi from your rona dhona? We've assembled a handy introduction to Indian films and filmmaking
Angry Young Man
A stock Bollywood character closely identified with Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. The actor first starred as the angry young man in Zanjeer, and has since attributed the popularity of this archetype to the contemporary dissatisfaction of the country under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Bandra
An otherwise unremarkable suburb of Bombay and the invisible line which marks the beginning of Bollywood.
Chamcha
A star's 'yes man'. Literally translates as 'tablespoon', as he 'tablespoons' himself snugly around the star.
Dushum Dushum
The onomatopoeic way of saying fight sequence, liberally scattered throughout the films so we can see just how macho the hero is.
Extras
Overworked, badly paid and appallingly dressed.
Fruit carts
The most commonly used fighting prop.
Gossip mags
Bitchier than anything the UK can come up with, publications like 'Stardust', 'CineBlitz', 'Star 'n' Style' and 'Filmfare' keep us up to date with filmi philanderings!
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