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Date: 2024-12-06 13:43:27+00:00
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AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool April 10, 2024 Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections Ahead of elections in India, a series of films that promote the ruling party’s right-wing ideology are seeking to influence voters. An art historian explains how the trend started.
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