Evolving Stereotypes and Contemporary Portrayals of India in Global Cinema: A Cross - Cultural Analysis

This research paper examines how India and its people are progressively portrayed in international cinema, following the shift from ingrained stereotypes to complex modern portrayals. This study clarifies significant changes in narrative structures, character arcs, and visual narratives by looking at a wide range of films from various cultural contexts, genres, and periods. Comparative studies of historical and contemporary portrayals, audience reactions, the influence of global cinematic depictions on Indian self -perception and cultural identity, and the impact of the global sociopolitical milieu on cinematic representation are some of the main areas of focus.