India Kaleidoscope Film Festival Explores Country's Non-Bollywood Cinema

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A medley of unnaturally sculpted actors, impeccably choreographed dance numbers, and slick, over-the-top action are the components of the escapist “Bollywood” fare internationally synonymous with Indian films.

It’s no wonder, considering that the Mumbai-based production center accounts for almost half of India’s box office revenues, according to Deloitte, and dominates when it comes to worldwide distribution. But in a country with 29 states and dozens of dialects, there’s much more where its cinematic offerings come from. Read More