Bollywood: Invasion of the reality snatchers.

(From The Economic Times)

Byline: Jitesh Pillai

: More than a dozen films based on living and historical characters are in various stages of production in Bollywood's studios.

However, recreating a life on celluloid has often proven to be tricky territory.

How, for example, would Shyam Benegal discuss the issue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's mysterious death in his movie on the legendary figure?

Benegal states emphatically, "His deathis not the focal point of my film, that's irrelevant. What fascinates me is his incredible journey to meet his destiny. I was fascinatedhow one man could achieve so much and always put himself out …