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Pathaan, precarity and the Muslim question in neoliberal India
Papers published in Intellect Discover explore "The Pathaan Effect," debating whether its glitzy, neo-liberal image-economy—featuring global locations and jet-setting lifestyles—is an effective foil to religious authoritarianism or merely a "cinema of precarity". Pathaan, precarity and the Muslim question in neoliberal
Below is an overview of the key scholarly perspectives and "papers" discussing the film's significance. 1. Cultural & Socio-Political Analysis Cultural & Socio-Political Analysis A major focus of
A major focus of academic work is the film’s role in re-establishing Shah Rukh Khan's (SRK) identity amidst contemporary socio-political shifts in India. Scholarly essays in Sage Journals examine the film's
Scholars and critics also focus on the technical and commercial strategies employed by director Siddharth Anand.
The film is analyzed as a strategic expansion of the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe, blending Hollywood-style action (utilizing stunt coordinators from Top Gun: Maverick ) with traditional Bollywood "masala" elements like songs and dance.
Scholarly essays in Sage Journals examine the film's investigation of national belonging. Scholars like Ira Bhaskar view it as an intervention against propaganda that questions the loyalty of Indian Muslims, while Shohini Ghosh analyzes the "kinetic rush" of the film as a new mode of political communication.