In the aftermath of liberalization of Indian economy in 1991, the study
of star-fan studies has experienced exponential expansion. Hero and
Hero-Worship: Fandom in Modern India explores the areas of political,
religious, film and cricket star fandoms; analyzing the rise of star
formations and their consequent fandoms, star-fan bonds, as well as the
physical and virtual space that both stars and fans inhabit.
As perhaps one of the first book-length studies on Indian fandom, this
volume not only draws on the works of Jenkins and other fandom scholars,
but also explores the economic and cultural specificities of Indian
fandom. This book will be of particular interest to scholars working in
the field, as well as general readers interested in understanding
star-fan interactions and intersections.