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	The Future of Indo-American Cinema Jagmohan Mudhra (left) shares stories of his first days in the business. Aparna Malladi listens. Photos by M.S. Deshmukh. Industry upstarts and venture capitalists make connections By M.S. Deshmukh | Special to AsianWeek By now, it is common knowledge that Bollywood is the biggest film industry in the world — with Indians producing and consuming over 800 movies every year. But what may not be as well-known, is that Indian Americans have maintained that love for movies, propelling a stateside industry of video rentals and Indian-specific movie theaters. Recently though, Indian movies have found their way into American cineplexes and art houses. Famous crossovers like Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding and the Oscar-nominated Lagaan are finding an audience in America and lending a newfound credibility to an industry that had, until recently, found itself more lampooned than acclaimed by international movie-goers and critics. COMPLETE STORY...		Little Girl Lost (Feature) Activists Say Purchase With a Conscience this Holiday (in National News) SoCal Car Dealership Accused of Cheating APA Customers (in Bay Area News) Ultimate Diversions: 2002 Gamer's Gift Guide (11/29/02) (in Consumer) Wushu Tries to Infiltrate the Olympics (12/13/02) (in Sports) The Future of Indo-American Cinema (in A&E) Emil Amok: Using Trent Lott (in Opinion)

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