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Bollywood has long been portrayed as the land of dreams. One that turns off the lights, draws the curtains and entices many to dream along.
It is also a multi-million dollar industry where a small-town boy with stars in his eyes can walk in and by dint of hard work, perseverance and let's not dismiss it, luck, propel himself to superstardom.
Read on: Vidya Balan plays the numbers game with Shakuntala Devi
Is it ever as simplistic as it is made out to be though? Perhaps not. After all not every fairy tale has a happily-ever-after ending.
But many still take inspiration from the boy with the baritone voice from Allahabad, the son of a poet, who started off as a narrator and despite all setbacks, steadily rose to be one of the industry's reigning superstars.
Today many share a 'love-hate' relationship with the same industry that is currently going through one of its most tumultuous phases. On one hand it is being demonized for its clannish nature, wherein a 'chosen few' are given access to plum projects and allowed to thrive while equally talented artistes are driven to despair by cliques that refuse to let them in.
It's also an industry where many driven, strong-willed people have managed to cross the invisible barrier and grab a slice of the pie for themselves.E-Promotions for #ShakuntalaDevi which will premiere on @primevideoin on 31-07-2020 ...thats at midnight...thats in less than 12 hours ?????????? Saree - @raw_mango Makeup - @shre20 Hair - @bhosleshalaka Styled by - @who_wore_what_when Photography: @anurag_kabburphotography #vocalforlocal This pale pink sari features hand painted botanicals transferred digitally to organza silk with a poplin cotton blouse. #sustainability means having classics which can be reused and restyledView this post on Instagram
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Critics matterE-Promotions for #ShakuntalaDevi which premieres tonight,at midnight on @primevideoin Saree- @studio_medium Makeup - @shre20 Hair - @bhosleshalaka Styled by - @who_wore_what_when Shibori and sarees are age old techniques that it can get stagnant. This ensemble takes on a fun twist to the saree with traditional tie dye. #vocalforlocal is innovating with age old techniquesView this post on Instagram
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