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This document discusses the rise of Rajkumar as a film star in Karnataka and his role as a quasi-political figure. It notes that while film stars in other southern states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh formed political parties and became chief ministers, Rajkumar stayed out of electoral politics despite calls for him to enter. However, the document argues that Rajkumar still took on a role of political representation, showing that stars in the south were seen as political figures before entering politics directly. It then provides a brief overview of Rajkumar's career starting in theatre and his breakthrough role in the 1953 Kannada film Bedara Kannappa that made him a star.
Исходное описание:
Film Essay Cinema as a Site of Nationalist Politics in Karnataka by M. Madhava Prasad
Оригинальное название
Cinema as a Site of Nationalist Politics in Karnataka by M. Madhava Prasad
This document discusses the rise of Rajkumar as a film star in Karnataka and his role as a quasi-political figure. It notes that while film stars in other southern states like Tamil Nadu and…