Who Started Bollywood?

It was around 1947 that the industry went through significant changes.

One could argue that it was during this time that the modern Indian film was born.

Inspired by social and political changes, as well as cinematic movements in both the U.S. and Europe, the 1960s saw the birth of India’s own New Wave, founded by directors such as Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak.

The Masala Film—Bollywood as We Know It Today

Manmohan Desai was one of the more successful Bollywood directors of the 1970s and is considered by many to be the father of the Masala film.

With the international success of films like Slumdog Millionaire and the injection of foreign capital into the Indian film industry

Wollywood has perhaps been entering a new chapter in its history

Fascinating Facts About India

Filmi Music's Place in Bollywood Movies

To understand filmi music, one must first understand filmi's context: the rich, lavish spectacles that are Bollywood films.

Filmi Music - The Sound:

Filmi Music and the use of Playback Singers

Filmi Music Lyrics

Filmi Music Starter CDs

Known as the “Master of Suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most famous film directors of the 20th century.

Growing Up With a Fear of Authority

Since declaring its independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 after years of colonial rule

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Chennai vs. Madras

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Both the names Chennai and Madras date back to 1639

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The name could have also been derived from the Bengali word kilkila which means "flat area."