The Bollywood Saga

Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga

Book cover
Author	Dinesh Raheja Jitendra Kothari
Country	India
Language	English
Subject	Film, Bollywood
Genre	Non-fiction
Publisher	Aurum Press
Publication date	2004
Pages	155
ISBN	9781845130169

Indian Cinema: The Bollywood Saga (ISBN 9781845130169) is a 155 page book overviewing the history of Bollywood. It was written by Dinesh Raheja and Jitendra Kothari, with a foreword by Ismail Merchant, and published in 2004 by Roli Books.

Content

The Bollywood Saga: Indian Cinema 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.

The book follows a chronological structure, documenting each significant period an 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.

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

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