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Shrayana Bhattacharya
ISBN 9789356292147
Rs. 800
HarperCollins
Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh
Who it's for: Readers interested in Indian society, gender studies, and Bollywood culture.
In 'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh', Shrayana Bhattacharya examines the lives and aspirations of Indian women, using their admiration for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as a lens. This book blends sociology, economics, and popular culture to explore themes of gender inequality, middle-class desires, and societal expectations in contemporary India through real-life narratives.Why You Should Read? Explores the social and economic realities of Indian women through the unique prism of Bollywood culture. Combines rigorous research with personal stories and interviews for a multi-faceted and empathetic view. Offers a fresh perspective on gender, class, and aspirations in modern India.
Highlights
- Uses Shah Rukh Khan fandom as a lens to explore gender and class in India.
- Blends sociology, economics, and popular culture.
- Based on real-life narratives and interviews.
- Offers a fresh perspective on gender, class, and aspirations in modern India.
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What is the book about?
It examines the lives and aspirations of Indian women, using their admiration for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as a lens.
What disciplines does it draw from?
It blends sociology, economics, and popular culture.
What themes does it explore?
It explores gender inequality, middle-class desires, and societal expectations in contemporary India.
What kind of research is it based on?
It combines rigorous research with personal stories and interviews.