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Combatting terrorism should not be a war effort but a humane, civilized and diplomatic one. Working toward global peace is every country's responsibility. Perhaps if we all cooperate, we could have a world free of terrorism. SHIONA BISWAS Bombay...
South Asian filmmaking style is nicknamed “Bollywood,” in reference to the “Bombay Hollywood” movie machine that produces ready-made blockbusters distributed in India, the U.K., the U.S. and Australia...
...from the stock characters of Bollywood, Nair’s subjects are compelling and unusual. She depicts the life of prostitutes in Salaam Bombay and young American immigrants in Mississippi Masala. The protagonist of Monsoon Wedding is worldly and daring as she attempts to deal with her family’s wish for an arranged marriage and her own desire for the man she actually loves. Nair’s 1996 film Kama Sutra was censored in parts of India for its depiction of homosexuality...
...Personally, I still think Nair’s best film, and her most serious work, was Salaam Bombay!, which, while not a documentary…was powerful and affecting,” Fonseca says...
When she’s not en route to a film shoot or tending her garden, Nair runs Salaam Bank Trust, a organization she founded to help street children. The trust began with the proceeds from Salaam Bombay!, and has expanded from three centers to 17, aiding more than 5,000 children...