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Year in review: Ten great Southasian culture stories of 2024

A selection of Himal’s most-read articles on Southasian culture this year

By The Editors
Year in review: Ten great Southasian culture stories of 2024
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From Afghan refugees’ stories of food to Pakistanis’ unique relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, we at Himal Southasian take a look back at some of our most-read stories on culture for 2024.

Here's our selection, in no particular order:

How Shah Rukh Khan’s spell over Pakistan was broken

After a four-year hiatus, Shah Rukh Khan released three globally successful films in 2023 – but once-ardent fans in Pakistan now feel a disconnect with the star and with Bollywood.
After a four-year hiatus, Shah Rukh Khan released three globally successful films in 2023 – but once-ardent fans in Pakistan now feel a disconnect with the star and with Bollywood.