Uday Bhatia on the Hindi Gangster Film Tradition
Ideas of India · Mercatus Center at George Mason University
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In this episode, Shruti talks with Uday Bhatia about Hindi gangster films, particularly "Satya" and its legacy. They discuss vigilante cops, corrupt politicians and other movie tropes, as well as how the Indian gangster film has evolved over time. Bhatia is a film critic with Mint Lounge. He has previously worked with Time Out Delhi and The Sunday Guardian. His writing has appeared in The Caravan, GQ, The Indian Quarterly, The Indian Express and The Hindu Business Line. Bhatia is also the author of "Bullets Over Bombay," a book about the iconic Indian film "Satya" and its legacy.
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