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As India's Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click


Published on 2024-12-24 22:44:18 - MSN
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  • From riding pillion on zooming motorbikes to round-the-clock airport stakeouts, India's celebrity-hunting paparazzi photographers have gone from "outcasts" to becoming a key part of Bollywood's vast film industry machine.

The article from MSN discusses the evolving landscape of Bollywood, India's Hindi-language film industry, focusing on how it is adapting to new trends and technologies. It highlights the shift towards digital platforms, with streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar gaining prominence, thereby changing the traditional cinema-going experience. The piece also touches on the increasing influence of social media, where Bollywood stars now engage directly with fans, altering the dynamics of celebrity culture. Additionally, it mentions the industry's response to global trends, including a push for more diverse and inclusive content, addressing issues like representation and gender equality. The article also notes the ongoing paparazzi culture, where photographers continue to capture candid moments of celebrities, although the nature of these interactions has evolved with celebrities sometimes staging or controlling these encounters for publicity.

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