A review by jax_hughes
A Bollywood State of Mind: A Journey Into the World's Biggest Cinema by Sunny Singh

4.0

This book is a gem! As a White American this was a very informative book about the Hindi film industry and it's origins, as well as the experiences of Hindi cinema through the eyes of Indians. This was truly a "journey". The author uses her own experiences in her travels as a way to guide the narrative and explain different film's tropes and narratives, and ties it all together using the staying power of the songs. If you've ever been interested in understanding what Hindi movies mean to Indians, READ THIS BOOK.