Soft powerAt a recent visit to Uzbekistan on work, my brother experienced first-hand, the power of Bollywood. Deepika Padukone in a still from Ghoomar song in Padmaavat. What he can be accused of is taking liberties with many of the mores and practices shown in the film – like Deepika’s midriff in the Ghoomar song. Listen to Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th custodian of the Mewar dynasty, explain why Mewar was never a rich state as they were constantly fighting and had to maintain a huge army. Listen to Trivikrama Kumari Jamwal, the daughter of Mahendra Singh Mewar, also a descendant of Rawal Rattan Singh, speak about how there has been a commercialisation of this story.

Source: Hindustan Times January 25, 2018 02:48 UTC