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The history of cinema in India extends to the beginning of the film era. Following the screening of the Lumière and Robert Paul moving pictures in London in 1896, commercial cinematography became a worldwide sensation and these films were shown in Bombay (now Mumbai) that same year. Silent era (1890s–1920s)
4 days ago · In 1961 the Indian government established the Film Institute of India to train aspiring directors. It also formed the Film Finance Commission (FFC) to help fund independent production (and, later, experimental films). The National Film Archive was founded in 1964.
For nearly 50 years, the Indian cinema has been the central form of entertainment in India, and with its increased visibility and success abroad, it won't be long until the Indian film industry will be well thought-out to be its western counterpart- Hollywood.
By the late 1930s, films were being produced in every major city and in every major language. India’s first feature, Raja Harishchandra, tells the story of a righteous king and showed a...
Indian cinema has thrived in the 100 years since the release of its first silent film - Raja Harishchandra - on May 3 1913 and its popularity shows no signs of waning, as Roopa Suchak explains.
1 day ago · Bollywood, Hindi-language sector of the Indian moviemaking industry that began in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1930s and developed into an enormous film empire. (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay on film preservation.)
Jul 30, 2023 · The history of Indian cinema dates back to the early 20th century when Dadasaheb Phalke released the first Indian feature film, “Raja Harishchandra,” in 1913. This silent film marked the birth of Indian cinema and set the stage for a revolution in storytelling through moving images.
