Name: Larger Than Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-11-09
Duration: 1 h 18 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Helle Ryslinge

Hindi cinema, or Bollywood, is celebrated for its vibrant storytelling that blends music, colorful spectacle, action and powerful melodrama. Rooted in Indian culture, these films often feature elaborate song-and-dance sequences, charismatic stars, and themes ranging from family bonds and personal sacrifice to contemporary social issues. Bollywood has become a powerful cultural phenomenon, resonating with audiences around the world.

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Director Helle Ryslinge travels to the heart of Indian filmmaking, Bollywood, and meets the filmmakers, the stars and the audiences in an attempt to discover some of the reasons behind the success.

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