Bollywood Superstars exhibition | The stars in our eyes

The Bollywood Superstars exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi captures the journey of Indian films from a regional industry to a global phenomenon

Posters of Sridevi and Shah Rukh Khan at the exhibition; (Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism | Ismail Noor | Seeing Things)

Every Indian is defined by the films they grew up with. The larger-than-life tales, elaborate sets, stunning costumes and mesmerising song and dance routines are an intrinsic part of ‘desi culture’.