The Bollywood Saga
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Language | English |
Subject | Film, Bollywood |
Genre | Non-fiction |
Publisher | Aurum Press |
Publication date | 2004 |
Publication place | India |
Pages | 155 |
ISBN | 9781845130169 |
Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga (ISBN 9781845130169) is a 155-page book overviewing the history of Bollywood published in 2004. It was written by Dinesh Raheja and Jitendra Kothari, with a foreword by Ismail Merchant.
Content
The book is a chronicle of Bollywood, the Hindi film industry, from its inception with Raja Harishchandra in 1913 to its status as a major global entertainment force. The book details the significant technological innovations and industry developments that have occurred over the decades, contributing to Bollywood's growth. Additionally, it includes rare archival photos collected from across the country. It also features pen-portraits of notable actors, trade details, and interviews with prominent film personalities.[1]
The book follows a chronological structure, documenting each significant period and key milestones in the history of Hindi films. It covers the Silent film era, the introduction of sound, the transition to color films, and the development of iconic classics. Additionally, it examines the modern era characterized by high-budget productions that blend artistic and commercial elements.[2]
Table of Contents
Foreword | 9 |
The Bollywood Saga 1913-2003 | 13 |
The Silent Era 1913-1920s | 15 |
The Unleashing of Sound 1930s | 25 |
Ascending the Growth Curve 1940s | 39 |
The Gilded Age 1950s | 49 |
Colourful Escapism 1960s | 67 |
The Decade of Rebellion 1970s | 87 |
Pockets of Grace 1980s | 103 |
Going Retro 1990s | 117 |
The Post-Millennial Period | 133 |
Significant Films 1930-2003 | 148 |
Index | 152 |
References
- ^ Raheja, Dinesh; Kothari, Jitendra (2004). Indian Cinema, the Bollywood Saga. Lustre Press. ISBN 978-81-7436-285-8.
- ^ "Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga | Exotic India Art". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.