Various reasons for the popularity of Bollywood films in the UAE and its possible impact on the Emirati culture as well as the Emirati popular culture.

Write an essay of 850-1000 words discussing the various reasons of popularity of Bollywood films in the UAE and its possible impact on the Emirati culture as well as the Emirati popular culture. Recently, a Bollywood theme park has been opened in Dubai. You must develop your essay after reading the following articles:

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/editorials-columns/why-the-uae-loves-bollywood-movies
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/bollywood-globalism

Based on your reading these short articles, you may want to develop your arguments in light of the following points. However, these points are only a guideline. You will develop your own arguments and draw evidence from other sources that are relevant to this discussion.

Points you may consider:

  1. Do you agree with the author’s assumption that the Bollywood movies shown here are only for the expatriate Indian audience?
  2. What are the possible consequences of Bollywood movies on the Emirate culture in general, and the growing film industry in the UAE?
  3. Does the concept of “cultural imperialism” relate to the discussion?
  4. Is the UAE the starting point for the globalization of the Bollywood movies, as the author suggests?

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