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Characteristics of Bollywood Music:

Reflects the cultural shiftand westernization ofIndian pop culture

Encorporates westernelements to createauthentic Bollywoodsound

Music is based on Indianragas but includeswestern harmonies and

melodies, and sometimestechno beats.

Songs are typically in Hindu,

but sometimes include English

lyrics as well.

Combines Indian and Western

musical instruments.Synthesizer is used to produce

electronic and modernized

sound.

Extent of westernization of

the music depends on the

context of the film.

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Traditional Indian instruments used in Bollywood music

sitar

harmonium

percussion Bengal khol

tabla

Bhangra dhol

Bansuri and shehnai

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Western Instruments used in Bollywood music

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India after rebellion of 1857, freedom

movement was silenced by British rule

Rajas had lost ledgendary power, ruled

merely to enforce British taxes

Lagaan was the agricultural tax that

every farmer had to pay to the Britishgovernment to be allowed to own land

The story takes place in a small farming

village caled Champaner

Portrays the political battle against

British rule

The people of the community unite withfaith and determination to uphold Indian

values in the face of adversity and

injustice

Represents Indian History,

Culture, and Identity

Released in 2001

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Music within the Film

Portrays

traditional song

and dance in 19th

century rural

India

Common tren

in bollywood

music: themes

of love

Traditional Indianinstruments used

not alot of western

influence present

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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna(Never say goodbye)

Setting: New York City

Plot: dramatic love story between 2 upper-class Indian couples livingand working in NYC

Themes of adultery, love, and relationshipsReflects the shift in Indian film industry to appeal to a broader audience

As Indias highest grossing film of all time, it was only moderatelysuccessful in India, but had huge popularity internationally

Film is fantasy-like, rich, trendy, and represents the upwardly mobile

middle class

Represents modern Indian culture as it exists in the western world

Produced in 2006 by Dharma Productions

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Fusion of Western and Indian music

Fuses 1960s rock and roll, jazz, techno with Indian musical styles

Singers alternate singing in English and Hindu

Performers are dressed in both western and Indian clothing

Takes place in dance clubs and other western social settings

Music within the Film

Rock n Roll

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Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

Trio of music composers from India

Combine Carnactic and classical

Indian with western rock and electric

synthesizer

Music is based on classical Indian

Ragas

Strive to attract the younger

international audiences by adding

western elements

Sonu NigamFamous Indian playback singer

Releases his own pop music

Judge on the show Indian Idol

International Indian Film Academy

Best Male Playback Award winner