The history of cinema in India extends to the beginning of the film era. Following the screening of the Lumière and Robert … See more

K. Moti Gokulsing and Wimal Dissanayake identified six major influences that have shaped Indian popular cinema:
• The ancient epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana influenced the narratives of Indian cine… See more

During colonial rule, Indians bought film equipment from Europe. The British funded wartime propaganda films during the Second World War, some of which showed the Indian army pitted against the Axis powers, … See more

Masala is a style of Indian cinema that mixes multiple genres in one work, pioneered in the early 1970s Bollywood by filmmaker Nasir Hussain, For example, one film can portray action, comedy, drama, romance… See more

Music & Songs are a big part of Indian cinema and it's not just for entertainment but they play a crucial role in storytelling. Music and dance are a core part of Indian culture, and films weave them in to tell the story. Song… See more

A filming location is any place where acting and dialogue are recorded. Sites where filming without dialogue takes place are termed a second unit photography site. Filmmakers often choose to shoot on location be… See more

More than 1000 production organisations operate in the Indian film industry, but few are successful. AVM Productions is the oldest surviving studio in India. Other major production houses include Yash Raj Films, Vyjayanthi … See more