Product Overview
Please note: This study guide contains two versions – a full-colour guide and a text-only version for printing and referencing.
Spanning from 1897 to 2023, Brand Bollywood Downunder is the story of the ‘Bollywoodisation’ and globalisation of Indian popular cinema through its love affair with Australia. Delve beneath the colourful exterior of Hollywood’s biggest rival to discover the artistry, organised chaos, music, dance, politics and unique characters that have led to Bollywood taking Australia by storm.
Curriculum Links:
Brand Bollywood Downunder is relevant to the learning areas of:
- Media Arts
- English
- Cultural Studies
- Economics and Business
- Civics and Citizenship
- Geography
It can also be linked to the Cross-curriculum priority of Intercultural Understanding and the General capabilities of Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability and Ethical Understanding.
Key themes explored:
- Origins of Bollywood
- Cultural exchange and representation
- Identity and belonging
- Media globalisation
- Controversy and ethics
- Tourism, trade and economic impact
