A Small Town Affair

Films have been based in many small towns in the past few years. From Shuddh Desi Romance (Jaipur) to Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree and Sui Dhaaga (Chanderi) – the lanes of small-town India reflect the rosy hue of many romances. The affair continues, but as film historian Gautam Chintamani says, it’s not a novelty factor anymore.