BOLLYWOOD DREAMS

Posters and memorabilia of film stars are sold on the streets in Chennai, India. The idea of 'darshan' the sighting of a God is a vital part of prayer in India. By virtue of their superstardom and god-like status in Indian society, images of film stars take on powerful meaning and can be revered as much as images of icons, such as Mahatma Gandhi, and Hindi gods and goddesses.