Description: Amar Akbar Anthony by William Elison, Christian Lee Novetzke, Andy Rotman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The 1977 blockbuster Amar Akbar Anthony about the heroics of three Bombay brothers separated in childhood became a classic of Hindi cinema and a touchstone of Indian popular culture. Beyond its comedy and camp is a potent vision of social harmony, but one that invites critique, as the authors show. Publisher Description A Bollywood blockbuster when it was released in 1977, Amar Akbar Anthony has become a classic of Hindi cinema and a touchstone of Indian popular culture. Delighting audiences with its songs and madcap adventures, the film follows the heroics of three Bombay brothers separated in childhood from their parents and one another. Beyond the freewheeling comedy and camp, however, is a potent vision of social harmony, as the three protagonists, each raised in a different religion, discover they are true brothers in the end. William Elison, Christian Lee Novetzke, and Andy Rotman offer a sympathetic and layered interpretation of the films deeper symbolism, seeing it as a lens for understanding modern Indias experience with secular democracy.Amar Akbar Anthonys celebration of an India built on pluralism and religious tolerance continues to resonate with audiences today. But it also invites a critique of modernitys mixed blessings. As the authors show, the films sunny exterior only partially conceals darker elements: the shadow of Partition, the crisis of Emergency Rule, and the vexed implications of the metaphor of the family for the nation. The lessons viewers draw from the film depend largely on which brother they recognize as its hero. Is it Amar, the straight-edge Hindu policeman? Is it Akbar, the romantic Muslim singer? Or is it Anthony, the Christian outlaw with a heart of gold? In this books innovative and multi-perspectival approach, each brother makes his case for himself (although the last word belongs to their mother). Author Biography William Elison is Senior Lecturer in Religion, Anthropology, and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Dartmouth College. Christian Lee Novetzke is Associate Professor of International Studies at the University of Washington. Andy Rotman is Professor of Religion at Smith College. Details ISBN 0674504488 ISBN-13 9780674504486 Title Amar Akbar Anthony Author William Elison, Christian Lee Novetzke, Andy Rotman Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 344 Publisher Harvard University Press GE_Item_ID:96882639; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780674504486
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Book Title: Amar Akbar Anthony : Bollywood, Brotherhood, and the Nation
Number of Pages: 344 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Topic: General, Asia / India & South Asia, History, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 1.1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion, Performing Arts, History
Item Weight: 24.7 Oz
Author: Andy Rotman, Christian Lee Novetzke, William Elison
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
