Contributors to this color-illustrated guide include Indian journalists, film critics, film historians, filmmakers, and screenwriters, plus a memorabilia archivist. They celebrate the drama, passion, and escapism of Indian films through the decades. Entries give information on films, performers, directors, studios, styles, music, and costumes, and discuss filmic treatments of social issues such as religious conflicts and gender inequality. Material is in chronological sections from the early years of film through the golden age of the 1950s, the glamor of the ’60s, the angry young men of the ’70s, the kitsch of the ’80s, and the big money of the 21st century. The book features color photos on every page, along with a shiny colorful cover. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
A visual tour of the glamour and color of Indian cinema in the only comprehensive illustrated guide to the world of Bollywood movies.
Mumbai´s charming movies, with glittering costumes and epic song-and-dance productions, have captured hearts all over the world since the early 1900s. Bollywood features film stills, plot timelines, star and producer profiles, plus historical insights, lesser-known facts, and behind-the-scenes gossip on such iconic movies as Mother India, Mughal-e-Azam, Sholay, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Bajirao Mastani.
A colorful, glittering cover makes it stand out on any home library shelf, and it is the perfect package for gift-giving.