Brahmans and Cricket: Lagaans Millennial Purana and Other Myths
S Anand
Brahmans and Cricket: Lagaans Millennial Purana and Other Myths - Chennai Ravikumar and Anand 2003 - iv,60p. PB 21x14cm.
Critical study of the film, Lagaan, and analysis of its preconceptions and views of society and the role of Brahmans. a thoughtful Dalit critique of modern culture. How did a priestly class-soft, even effeminate-come to dominate a sport? Why does such dominance not extend to hockey or football? In Brahmans and Cricket, S. Anand seeks answers to unasked questions.
Hindi Cinema
Caste Aspersions
Kathakar Tradition
796.35 / ANAB
Brahmans and Cricket: Lagaans Millennial Purana and Other Myths - Chennai Ravikumar and Anand 2003 - iv,60p. PB 21x14cm.
Critical study of the film, Lagaan, and analysis of its preconceptions and views of society and the role of Brahmans. a thoughtful Dalit critique of modern culture. How did a priestly class-soft, even effeminate-come to dominate a sport? Why does such dominance not extend to hockey or football? In Brahmans and Cricket, S. Anand seeks answers to unasked questions.
Hindi Cinema
Caste Aspersions
Kathakar Tradition
796.35 / ANAB
