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Bollywood ban helped cultural integrity in Manipur: Book
IBN Live | PTI | Kolkata , 12:11 PM,Nov 06,2011
A ban on Bollywood films in Manipur by militant groups has led to cultural integrity in the state, claims a new book. "The imposition of a complete ban against screening of Hindi movies and listening to Hindi songs also contributed to cultural consciousness and integrity policy to a large extent," writes Manipuri scholar Malem Ningthouja in his book 'Freedom from India'.
Ever since September 2000, Hindi films, music and Hindi satellite channels remains banned in Manipur by separatist militant group Revolutionary Peoples Front which alleges that Bollywood goes against Manipuri values.
As the indigenous film industry began to flourish for the first time in the history of Manipur, a new generation of local film stars, choreographers, artists, producers, directors, scriptwriters and lyricists emerged, says the book. Transcending community boundaries, Manipuri films went beyond attracting audience and making profit as they began serving the public interest.
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