For years, Bollywood's sappy, over-the-top, romantic musicals drew audiences with colorful hand-painted murals on the old movie theaters. But digital printing presses have put many of the painters who created these murals out of work. In Delhi, one craftsman found new patrons for his movie-mural artistry: American ex-pats in love. Produced by Linda Blake.
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Fantastic interview. Love you, Alan! You were one of the main influences for me to get back into acting later ...
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Really difficult to convey this as a "sound story" and it was done beautifully. Really compelling.
Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen is a co-production of Public Radio International and WNYC Radio, and is funded in part by Ken and Lucy Lehman and the National Endowment for the Arts. Studio 360's American Icons series is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Our Science and Creativity series is supported in part by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Could one commission a Bollywood painting without going to India? Is it possible to contact the artist(s) online?
Would love to know how to find these artists.
Fan-TASTIC story, I LOVED it! I called up my sister and told her all about it -- this could be a great wedding present! Thanks for the great reporting.
I went to the blog and saw the pictures of your poster. Can't wait for your book!
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