Bollywood Superstars: A History of Indian Cinema at Musée du quai Branly

26 September 2023 – 14 January 2024

 

The Bagri Foundation is excited to support a new exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris, exploring more than a century of Indian cinema.

Bollywood Superstars: A History of Indian Cinema  brings together works of art, historical objects and projections on a large screen through an immersive scenography. 

The exhibition is a journey through Indian Cinema’s mythological and artistic roots to the icons of the modern-day “star system”.

About Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac

Located on the banks of the Seine, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac strives to give the full measure of the importance of the Arts and Civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, at the crossroads of multiple cultural, religious and historical influences. In this place of scientific and artistic dialogue, exhibitions, shows, conferences, workshops, screenings punctuate the cultural programming.

This exhibition was presented at the Louvre Abu Dhabi from January 24 to June 4, 2023 as part of the partnership between the Louvre Abu Dhabi, France Muséums and the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.

© Illustration and graphic design: Gitanjali Rao / j6, DA G6 design