Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t2.27

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Since the end of the 20th century, Indian film is regaining the interest of Chinese audience, especially Chinese youth. *Lagaan* (2001), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, showing the plight of poor Indians and their fight against British colonists in the late 19th century was screened in China soon after its Oscar nomination. Audience, critics and scholars of Indian studies realised that Indian film advances with the times and has a world-class quality. Subsequently, Ashok and other Indian movies were shown and well-received.