Crossing borders INDIA/ Bollywood

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India

Unit 3.1 crossing borders

Monday, 9th of December, 2024

In which part of the world can we find India?

1. South America
2. Africa
3. Asia
4. Europe

Look up a fact about India

INDIA

India is the land of many people, languages and religions. India has been independent since 1947, after being part of the British empire for 90 years. English is still an important language in India. Another thing that remained in India after the British rule, is cricket. Indians love cricket! Did you know that India has the highest cricket ground in the world? It lies at 2.444 meters altitude in Himachal Pradesh.

Bollywood

BOMBAY + HOLLYWOOD = BOLLYWOOD

Bollywood is the term for Hindi spoken language films. 

Hindi is the most spoken language in the northern part of India.

The genre isn't very popular outside of India, but it is the largest film industry in the world!

New words

Independant = onafhankelijk

Masala = mixed spices/ gemengde kruiden

differences = verschillen

average = gemiddelde

About Bollywood

Read and make exercise 1 together

Independant = onafhankelijk

Masala = mixed spices/ gemengde kruiden

differences = verschillen

average = gemiddelde

Which genres do you see in this Bollywood film trailer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0eDlFX9GMc

1. action
2. comedy, drama
3. fantasy, horror
4. romance, romance

Would you like to watch this film? Explain your answer!

 Bollywood can get pretty deep. Here are four quotes from Bollywood films that will inspire you.

1 “It’s never late to learn something new.” – Shashi, Vinglish

2 “It is cool to lead a regular life and even cooler to own your choices.” – Naina, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

3 “Don’t let a new experience scare you. Take the challenge and you’ll come out a winner.” – Rani, Queen

4 “Even if it takes you a while, speak up against those who have wronged you.” – Veera, Highway

Exercise 3

In your book: 

Which of the sayings is a good advice for these people below? 

Write the number of the saying behind the problem

Which number belongs to saying A?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Which number belongs to saying B?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Which number belongs to saying C?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Which number belongs to saying D?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Your own Bollywood film

Make an outline for your own Bollywood film!

• Choose 4 genres
• Look for an actor that will play your part
• Look for actors that will play your family of friends 
• Look for at least 6 songs that will be in your film
  
  

Make sure you can present this in English at the end of class!