Brand Bollywood Downunder
| Brand Bollywood Downunder | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anupam Sharma |
| Produced by | Anupam Sharma, Claire Haywood, Deepti Sachdeva |
| Written by | Anupam Sharma, Karin Steininger |
| Music by | Brett Aplin, Dmitri Golovko, Burkhard von Dallwitz |
| Edited by | Karin Steininger |
Production company | Films & Casting Temple Ltd |
| Distributed by | Pivot Pictures |
Release date | 2 November 2023 |
Running time | 89 min |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$2,300,000 |
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Brand Bollywood Downunder is a 2023 Australian documentary by Indian-Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma. Documenting nearly a century of cultural exchange between Bollywood and Australian cinema, the film explores how Indian film aesthetics, production styles, and narratives have impacted Australia’s film identity and industry practices.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Plot
Spanning from 1897 to 2023, the documentary chronicles Bollywood’s expansion into global cinema and its growing influence on Australia through interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes insights. It highlights both shared ambitions and culture clashes in production styles between Indian and Australian film crews.[7]
Cast
- (Interviewees include prominent figures in Bollywood and Australian film, appearing as themselves)*
- Anupam Sharma
- Anupam Kher
- Farhan Akhtar
- Fardeen Khan
- Harman Baweja
- Sajid Nadiadwala
- Ashutosh Gowariker
…among others
Production and Background
Co-written by Anupam Sharma and editor Karin Steininger, the film was produced by Films & Casting Temple Ltd and features extensive cross-continental filming from Australia to India and Europe.[8] An ABC interview with Sharma discusses how Bollywood's chaotic energy influenced Australian crews and vice versa.[9]
Reception
- Critical reviews** include:
- *ScreenHub* rated the film 2.5/5, praising historical coverage but noting narrative inconsistencies.[10]
- *Stage Whispers* described it as “highly entertaining and informative” and “a must” for both newcomers and devotees.[11]
- *FilmInk* critiqued its packaging approach and pacing despite noting key cultural insights.[12]
The *ABC’s The Drawing Room* radio segment provided further context from Sharma about the film’s mission and cross-cultural storyline.[13]
Awards and Screenings
- World premiere at the Dendi Bollywood Film Festival on 5 November 2023.
- Screened at Oxford International Film Festival and Byron Bay Film Festival.
- Won **Best Documentary (Flame Award)** at the 26th UK Asian Film Festival in London on 12 May 2024.
References
- ↑ Dilpreet Kaur Taggar (6 Nov 2023). "Brand Bollywood Downunder review: where India and Australia meet". ScreenHub.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Barry Hill OAM. "Brand Bollywood Downunder is a highly entertaining and informative look at Indian filmmaking culture". Stage Whispers.
- ↑ "How Bollywood taught Australia to embrace joyful chaos". ABC The Drawing Room. 15 Nov 2023.
- ↑ Alicia Vrajlal (2 Nov 2023). "Australia's Relationship With Bollywood Has Been Complicated, But 'The Love For Cinema From Both Sides Won'". Draw Your Box.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder review". FilmInk. 6 Nov 2023.
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)". Screen Australia.
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder review: where India and Australia meet".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)". Screen Australia.
- ↑ "How Bollywood taught Australia to embrace joyful chaos". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2023.
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder review: where India and Australia meet". ScreenHub.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder is a highly entertaining and informative look at Indian filmmaking culture". Stage Whispers.
- ↑ "Brand Bollywood Downunder review". FilmInk.
- ↑ "How Bollywood taught Australia to embrace joyful chaos". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2023.
External links
- [Official IMDb entry]()
- [Rotten Tomatoes page]()
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