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The Great Shamsuddin Family: A Response from Women to an Unofficial Hindu Nation-State in India
The characters in Anusha Rizvi's film The Great Shamsuddin Family may bear Muslim names, but their performances echo the influences of characters from a Hindu nation-state. The resonance of slogans is audible. Although none of these elements are overtly displayed on the film screen, their existence is distinctly felt. This exemplifies the brilliance of the film.Dec 15 2025