THE IMPACT OF HEROISM AND DEMONISM OF INDIAN MOVIES AND YOUTH NATIONAL IDENTITY CRISIS

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-III).05      10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-III).05      Published : Sep 2021
Authored by : Rashid Ishaq , NeelamZahir , MuhammadNaseemAnwar

05 Pages : 66-76

    Abstract:

    This study is designed to investigate the Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis. Through the survey research method, the researcher collects data from the 320 persons that are selected from a population of the study through the Purposive sampling technique. Participants are categorized demographically. The major finding of the study is the Nation Identity Crisis among youth, and it strongly supports the hypothesis that "there is significant Co Relation between the extent of watching Indian movies and adoption of Indian cultural identities". The researcher concluded that the "National language of our country Pakistan more affected by the Hinduism and somewhat Dress, Eating culture, National symbols, Two Nation Theory National Heroes and Army image also affected.”

    Key Words

    Heroism, Demonism, Indian Movies, Youth, National Identity

    Introduction

    According to (Callahan, 2001) is, An independent film is a kind of  film production that fetch in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system, additionally to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment agencies. Independent films are sometimes different by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Sometimes independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio movies. It is majorly reviewed that Indian films and presented content has impacts on multiple aspects of its viewers. Masses watches films and follow as it was presented physically and psychologically, also consciously and unconsciously. People not only change their attitudes but behaves accordingly. The film industry is so big, and due to its entertainment factor, every age group not only watches but also adopt the ways of living, eating, behaving, and acting in their lives. Generally, the marketing of independent films is characterized by constrained release; likewise, it can also have major marketing campaigns and a wide release. Independent films are often screened at local, national, or international film festivals before distribution (theatrical and/or retail release). Independent film production can rival a mainstream film production if it has the necessary funding and distribution. www.film labs.org).it  

    Literature Review

    The basic principle of research is to explore the Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian movies and the National Identity Crisis among Youth.  "Bollywood industry will play for those brains for Pakistani immature through their general public progression. Bollywood movies get Verwoerd praise because our immature is thick, as warm as Bollywood. Likewise, as we continue on to perceive that the purpose for the Notoriety of the Bollywood business secured close by Pakistan will be those breakdown for Lollywood industry.” Jessop (2000) and Saeed (2007)reveal insight into afterward change in the public's opinion and change in Indian society.  popular media of India established stereotypes of the Indian Muslim community as "Indian Muslims". Basically, it is unthinkable to include all the supporters of Islam into one huge category residing in India. It will be practically unthinkable with a set every last one of supporters from claiming Islam residing clinched alongside India under you quit offering on that one colossal class. They are culturally, demographically, professionally, economically, and politically as disparate as the respite of the Hindus and the result that Indians are not enduring the Muslims in their Country because in India, there is a large number of Muslim minorities who have lived in Indian since many years. As they look at Muslims that they are terrorists, traitors, militants, etc., in this, they also include women and children. In many movies, Muslims are appeared as terrible individuals who are not devoted to their homeland and promote violence in areas of India. Due to such movies, society has cornered Muslims, and they brought them in the position of defending themselves. Indian films have a big hold on the entertainment industry masses likes and follow the films, content, and actors. Films like Bahubali, which a south Indian film is, have a lot of fake scenes, but it scored high viewing records as masses not only watched but also adopted the presented behaviors and attitudes. 

    Batool (2004), Zainab (2005), Juni (2014), and According to Tariq (2011) that Indian movies promote Pakistan Islam and Muslims in a negative way as Pakistan is a terrorist, militant & confrontational to the neighboring countries. Pakistan is an Islamic country and has some limitations, but the Indian movies destroy all limitations and change the beliefs of our youth about their religion. The bang of the Bollywood movies on cultural transformation among Pakistani youth prefer to watch Indian movies to gratify their entertainment needs than Hollywood and Lollywood movies, and they follow the Mannerism and life style shown in movies having a considerable effect on their cultural patterns and Indian movies also influence the language, dresses, lifestyle, festivals, music, food habits, and drinking of the native cultural trends. Pakistan and India haven't been on good terms since their creation. Pakistani people now stand on the unacceptable was, they are highly influenced by the Indian culture as they adopt their lifestyle, prefer to watch Indian channels shows and films. This result shows that Pakistan minimizes its identity. People still hate feeling in their hearts for India as we observe in the India Pak match. But in spite of this, we prefer to adopt Indian culture happily. We need to take into account these facts and promote the culture of our homeland, Pakistan. In reality, they presented culture is actually in practice which is Indian culture, because the masses watch and practice in their ceremonials and daily life. 

    Hypothesis

    H1: More the youth watch Bollywood movies then, the more their interaction pattern is affected with the social network. 

    H2: More the youth watch nationalist and motivated Bollywood movies then, the more they are influenced by Indian Language and Dresses.

    H3:  There is significant Co Relation between the extent of watching Indian movies and the adoption of Indian cultural identities.

    Methodology and Findings 

    "Methodology defines a range of different steps that a researcher generally adopts in studying research problems and the logic behind them. All possible ways that are necessary for the researchers and help to lay out methodology may vary from problem to problem. Research methodology is multidimensional, and the research methods are a part of research methodology (Kothari, 2004)." This study is going to be performed to make sure the Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis.  According to the rations and nature of the study, the survey method is an appropriate direction for analysis. For this study, the universe is the male and female students of the University of Sargodha. Through the purposive and convenient sampling technique, 320 students are selected as sample.   

    Table 1. Effects of Indian Movies on Pattern of Social Interaction

    S. No

    Category

    Overall

    Gender

    Age

    Male

    Female

    18-24

    25-30

    1

    Parents

    2

    Very Much

    31

    34

    27

    29

    38

    3

    Much

    26

    24

    28

    26

    23

    4

    Somewhat

    19

    17

    21

    21

    9

    5

    Rarely

    11

    9

    13

    12

    9

    6

    Not at all

    13

    16

    11

    12

    20

    7

    Friends

    8

    Very Frequently

    31

    30

    31

    30

    31

     

    Frequently

    35

    38

    33

    36

    34

    9

    Somewhat

    17

    16

    18

    17

    14

    10

    Rarely

    12

    11

    12

    11

    13

    11

    Not at all

    6

    6

    6

    5

    8

    12

    Family Members

    13

    Very Frequently

    20

    21

    19

    18

    25

    14

    Somewhat

    27

    29

    26

    27

    28

    15

    Rarely

    27

    22

    31

    28

    20

    16

    Not at all

    14

    16

    13

    14

    13

    17

    Co Worders

    18

    Very Frequently

    19

    21

    17

    18

    22

    19

    Frequently

    23

    26

    21

    24

    20

    20

    Somewhat

    24

    22

    26

    23

    27

    21

    Rarely

    19

    18

    21

    20

    17

    22

    Not at all

    15

    14

    16

    16

    14

     


    Table showing the Percentage

    The analytical review of Social Interaction Pattern reveals that overall majority of respondents (75%) are more affected by interaction with parents by Indian Movies as compared to with Friends (66%), followed by Family (47%) and Coworkers (42%). Gender analysis shows that no significant difference has been observed in interaction with parents and with friends. Further analysis shows that male respondents (50%) with family and (47%) with Co-workers more affected their interaction pattern as compared to females. Age analysis shows that no significant difference has been observed in interaction with friends and with co workers. Further analysis reveals that the higher age group, 25-30 respondents with Parents (61%) and with family (53%) were more affected as compared to the lower age group, 18-24


    Figure2

    Category

    Overall

    Gender

    Age

    Male

    Female

    18-24

    25-30

    Hair Style

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    21

    22

    20

    18

    34

    Frequently

    25

    24

    25

    25

    22

    Somewhat

    20

    16

    24

    20

    19

    Rarely

    12

    12

    12

    12

    11

    Not at all

    23

    26

    19

    25

    14

    Dialogue

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    18

    16

    20

    17

    22

    Frequently

    22

    26

    19

    22

    22

    Somewhat

    20

    19

    21

    21

    16

    Rarely

    18

    18

    17

    15

    27

    Not at all

    23

    21

    24

    25

    14

    Dress

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    17

    20

    14

    15

    25

    Frequently

    20

    16

    23

    19

    22

    Somewhat

    18

    19

    16

    18

    17

    Rarely

    19

    19

    20

    21

    14

    Not at all

    26

    26

    26

    27

    22

    Mustache

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    9

    14

    5

    8

    16

    Frequently

    12

    11

    13

    11

    16

    Somewhat

    12

    11

    13

    14

    6

    Rarely

    15

    17

    14

    16

    14

    Not at all

    51

    47

    56

    52

    48

    Eating

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    11

    11

    11

    9

    20

    Frequently

    11

    14

    8

    12

    9

    Somewhat

    17

    16

    19

    18

    14

    Rarely

    20

    19

    21

    20

    17

    Not at all

    41

    41

    41

    41

    39

    Living Styles

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    13

    13

    14

    11

    23

    Frequently

    13

    15

    11

    14

    9

    Somewhat

    22

    19

    25

    23

    17

    Rarely

    18

    19

    18

    18

    20

    Not at all

    33

    34

    32

    34

    30

    Music

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    26

    23

    28

    26

    23

    Frequently

    26

    26

    27

    27

    22

    Somewhat

    15

    17

    13

    13

    20

    Rarely

    16

    18

    14

    15

    20

    Not at all

    18

    16

    19

    18

    14

    Food Habit

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    11

    15

    8

    8

    23

    Frequently

    13

    13

    13

    13

    14

    Somewhat

    19

    19

    19

    20

    13

    Rarely

    17

    17

    18

    19

    11

    Not at all

    40

    36

    44

    40

    39

    Drinking

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    11

    11

    11

    9

    22

    Frequently

    11

    13

    10

    13

    6

    Somewhat

    12

    13

    11

    13

    9

    Rarely

    18

    16

    21

    20

    13

    Not at all

    47

    48

    47

    46

    50

    Festival

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    13

    13

    14

    11

    22

    Frequently

    16

    13

    19

    16

    14

    Somewhat

    15

    15

    15

    16

    9

    Rarely

    19

    21

    18

    19

    20

    Not at all

    36

    38

    34

    37

    34

    Interior

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    12

    14

    9

    11

    14

    Frequently

    17

    16

    19

    16

    22

    Somewhat

    18

    16

    19

    19

    13

    Rarely

    18

    21

    15

    19

    16

    Not at all

    35

    33

    38

    35

    36

    Beard

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    10

    13

    6

    7

    19

    Frequently

    8

    8

    8

    9

    6

    Somewhat

    11

    10

    12

    12

    8

    Rarely

    17

    16

    18

    16

    19

    Not at all

    54

    53

    56

    56

    48

     


    Table showing the Percentage

    The analytical review of the respondents' Adoption of Bollywood movies features reveals that overall majority of respondents (52%) adopt Music as compared to Hairstyle (40%) followed by Dialogue (40%) , Dresses (37%) , Festival (29%) , Interior Design (29%) , Living Style (26%) , Food habit (24%) , Drinking (22%), Eating (22%), Mustache (21%) and Beard (18%) , and. In Gender analysis there is no significant difference has been observed between respondent's categories in the adoption of the Hairstyle, living style, Dialogue, Drinking Interior Design, and Dresses of Bollywood movies. In further analysis, data shows that male respondents more adopt Mustache (25%), Food Habit (28%), Beard (21%), and Eating (25%) as compared to females more adopt Festivals (33%) and Music (55%). In term of age analysis data shows that higher age group 25-30 more adopt Hairstyle (56%), Dresses (47%) , Dialogue (44%) ,  Mustache (32%),  Food Habit (37%) , Eating (29%) , Living style (32%) , Drinking (28%) , Festival (36%) , Interior Design (36%) and Beard (25%) as compare to lower age group 18-24 adopt Music (53%)

    Table 3. National Identity Crisis on Pakistan

    Category

    Overall

    Gender

    Age

    Male

    Female

    18-24

    25-30

    Language

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    37

    36

    38

    36

    42

    Frequently

    32

    31

    32

    34

    20

    Somewhat

    13

    12

    13

    13

    13

    Rarely

    12

    12

    12

    11

    16

    Not at all

    7

    9

    5

    7

    9

    Dressing

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    33

    35

    30

    30

    41

    Frequently

    35

    33

    37

    36

    28

    Somewhat

    18

    18

    19

    20

    14

    Rarely

    10

    9

    10

    9

    13

    Not at all

    5

    6

    4

    5

    5

    Eating Culture

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    20

    23

    16

    16

    34

    Frequently

    20

    20

    19

    20

    19

    Somewhat

    28

    26

    29

    30

    20

    Rarely

    20

    17

    24

    21

    17

    Not at all

    13

    14

    11

    13

    9

    National Heros

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    26

    24

    28

    23

    36

    Frequently

    24

    28

    20

    23

    27

    Somewhat

    17

    18

    16

    18

    9

    Rarely

    17

    16

    17

    17

    14

    Not at all

    17

    15

    19

    18

    14

    Two Nation Theory

    Very Frequently

    25

    29

    22

    22

    38

    Frequently

    21

    23

    20

    22

    19

    Somewhat

    24

    24

    25

    26

    17

    Rarely

    9

    8

    11

    10

    8

    Not at all

    20

    18

    22

    20

    19

    National Symbols

     

     

     

     

     

    Very Frequently

    20

    24

    16

    17

    34

    Frequently

    19

    21

    16

    21

    11

    Somewhat

    18

    18

    18

    16

    23

    Rarely

    14

    9

    19

    15

    13

    Not at all

    29

    28

    31

    32

    19

     


    Table showing Percentage

    The analytical review of the National Identity Crisis reveals that overall majority of the respondents (69%) Language more affected as compare to Dresses (68%) followed by National Heroes (50%), Two Nation Theory (46%), Eating Culture (40%) and National Symbols (39%). Gender analysis reveals that no significant difference has been observed in Language, Dresses, and National Heroes between male and female. Further analysis shows that male respondents more affected by the crisis of Eating Culture (43%), Two Nation Theory (52%), and National Symbols (45%) as compared to females. Gender analysis shows that no significant difference has been observed in Dresses and Two Nation Theory. Further analysis shows that the higher age group 25-30 is more affected by the crisis of Eating Culture (53%), National Heroes (63%), and National Symbols (45%) as compared to the lower age group 18-24 (70%).

    Table 4. Effects of Indian Movies on Army Image

    Category

    Overall

    Gender

    Age

    Male

    Female

    18-24

    25-30

    Very Frequently

    26

    28

    24

    26

    27

    Frequently

    15

    17

    14

    15

    17

    Somewhat

    14

    16

    12

    15

    9

    Rarely

    10

    9

    11

    10

    11

    Not at all

    34

    30

    39

    34

    36

     


    Table showing the percentage

    The Analytical analysis of Army Image shows that the overall majority of respondents feel that (41%) more affected frequently as compared to somewhat (24%). Gender analysis shows that male respondents feel that (45%) are more affected as compared to female (38%). Age analysis shows that no significant difference has been observed between the lower age group 18-24 higher age group, 25-30.


     

    Statistical Test 

    Testing Hypothesis 1

    Table 5. Effects of Indian Movies on Interaction Pattern

                                                                              Correlation

     

    with Parents

    With Friends

    With Family Members

    With Co-Worker

    Time spending of respondents

    Pearson Correlation

    -.101

    -.092

    -.174**

     

    Sig. (2-tailed)

    .071

    .100

    .002

     

    N

    320

    320

    320

    Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).


    This result of Statistics Test Correlation show that Time spending on Watching Bollywood movies significantly affect the interaction pattern with Parents, family, with friends; this support the Research Hypothesis H1; the More the youth watches Bollywood movies they, the more their interaction pattern is affected with the social network.


    Testing Hypothesis 2

    Figure6

    Test Statistics

     

     

    Language

    Dressing

    Eating Culture

    National Heroes

    Two Nation Theory

    National Symbols

    Chi-Square

    112.781a

    114.438a

    18.813a

    12.938a

    25.906a

    19.469a

    Df

    4

    4

    4

    4

    4

    4

    Asymp. Sig.

    .000

    .000

    .001

    .012

    .000

    .001

    a.      0 cells (0.0%) have expected frequencies less than 5. The minimum expected cell frequency is 64.0

     


    This statistical test chi-square applies to test watching Bollywood movies and influence on Identities. This strongly support the research hypothesis.

    H2; More the youth watch nationalist and motivated Bollywood movies then, the more they are influenced by Indian Language and Dresses.


     

    Testing Hypothesis 3

    Adoption of Indian culture

     

    Hair

    Style

    Dialogue

    Dress

    Mustache

    Eating

    Living

    Style

    Music

    Food

    Habits

    Drinking

    Festival

    Interior

    Design

    Beard

    Watching Habit of movies

    Pearson Correlation

    .127*

    .235**

    .149**

    .078

    .141*

    .229**

    .243**

    .107

    .181**

    .157**

    .061

    .144**

    Sig. (2 tailed)

    .024

    .000

    .008

    .164

    .012

    .000

    .000

    .055

    .001

    .005

    .278

    .010

    N

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

    320

     


    The researcher also apply same test on the adoption of Indian Culture to verify the watching Habit of Indian movies and Adoption culture of India. Results also support 3rdresearch hypothesis, H9; there is significant Co Relation between the extent of watching Indian movies and the adoption of Indian cultural identities.

    Summary

    At last, keeping in perspective every last one of outline judgment from claiming discoveries What's more Investigation analyst reasoned that Indian motion pictures required extraordinary impact on Pakistani national personality. Young about our country a great part similar to Indian industry also their motion pictures substance. With saving our personalities, it is imperative will Push our identity or society through motion pictures substance instead of Indian society. It will be suggestive that Pakistani networking will ban Bollywood motion pictures once link television. For available Pakistani film industry attempt with settle on a percentage news motion pictures substance for their viewers be that unfortunately holders of the business at present Push Indian motion pictures as they use Indian motion pictures substance What's more adornments to motion pictures. As opposed makes motion pictures for which they push Pakistani personalities. 

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    APA : Ishaq, R., Zahir, N., & Anwar, M. N. (2021). The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis. Global Mass Communication Review, VI(III), 66-76. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-III).05
    CHICAGO : Ishaq, Rashid, Neelam Zahir, and Muhammad Naseem Anwar. 2021. "The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis." Global Mass Communication Review, VI (III): 66-76 doi: 10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-III).05
    HARVARD : ISHAQ, R., ZAHIR, N. & ANWAR, M. N. 2021. The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis. Global Mass Communication Review, VI, 66-76.
    MHRA : Ishaq, Rashid, Neelam Zahir, and Muhammad Naseem Anwar. 2021. "The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis." Global Mass Communication Review, VI: 66-76
    MLA : Ishaq, Rashid, Neelam Zahir, and Muhammad Naseem Anwar. "The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis." Global Mass Communication Review, VI.III (2021): 66-76 Print.
    OXFORD : Ishaq, Rashid, Zahir, Neelam, and Anwar, Muhammad Naseem (2021), "The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis", Global Mass Communication Review, VI (III), 66-76
    TURABIAN : Ishaq, Rashid, Neelam Zahir, and Muhammad Naseem Anwar. "The Impact of Heroism and Demonism of Indian Movies and Youth National Identity Crisis." Global Mass Communication Review VI, no. III (2021): 66-76. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2021(VI-III).05