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Remembering Jayalalithaa: Why south Indian films stars and politicians are highly revered?


In the heydays of language movements and reorganisation of states, it was language which became the basis of India’s new provinces. Smaller states particularly in south feared the hegemony of Hindi and there developed a strong regional tone in the politics. Film stars on silver screen speaking the same language as their audiences spoke, appeared as big saviour of cultures and language Continue reading

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