So you think you know: Bollywood edition

With the partition of the subcontinent in 1947, India and Pakistan became two countries from one. In the early years, Pakistan had a thriving film industry that was just as strong as Bollywood, if not better. However, as conservatism grew in the country, the film industry began to decline. In the last decade or so, Pakistani cinema has experienced a gradual resurgence. Despite this, it still lags the glamourous world of Bollywood. Many of us grew up watching Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan movies. With the advent of social media and streaming services, it’s easier than ever for the millennials to follow their favorite actors and learn a bit about the Khans as well. But for those of us who grew up in the nineties, we had to wait for films to air on TV and rely on magazines to get updates about our favorite stars. Let’s see how well you know Bollywood.

September 29, 2024
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