Page 3 culture explained

Page 3 culture is the name given to tabloid culture in India covering India's partying, high society or upper class, and metropolitan culture, specifically Mumbai's, Delhi's and Bangalore's, which are all a feature of page three tabloid newspapers.[1] [2]

Description

The term originates from India's colourful daily newspaper supplements appearing usually on the third page that document parties. Page 3 features colour photo spreads of celebrities and the nouveau riche at parties. Those featured on page 3 often include fashion designers, socialites, models, remix music divas and the glamorous and rich.[2] [3]

Page 3 has become a phenomenon which arose from sensationalism.

In popular culture

The "Page 3" culture has been the theme of a Hindi film by Madhur Bhandarkar, Page 3 (2005), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film amongst other awards.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Page 3 is socially relevant. The Times of India. India . 5 August 2008.
  2. News: Striking a new balance on Page 3 . The Indian Express . India . 11 February 2005.
  3. News: Page 3 culture. Why not? . https://web.archive.org/web/20121110151210/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/30/stories/2005063001250100.htm . dead . 10 November 2012 . India . . 30 June 2005.
  4. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3929687.stm Bollywood director eyes 'tabloid' culture