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Bollywood or say, Hindi Film
Industry is something that has kept people of India united since its
introduction. For any movie lover, knowing about its history and how the world
of cinema progressed in all these years is the most exciting part. I have
always tried searching good books on Bollywood but rarely do I find any. I
recently picked up a book based upon the popular television show called “Khwaabon
Ka Safar” with the same title written by Mahesh Bhatt. And when someone as
prominent as him talks about the history of film studios, you have to read it
no matter what.
The book discusses how the film
studio formed in India pre-independence and post-independence and how they
contributed in the progression of the Indian cinema’s well-being. It lets us
know how World War 2 effected all the film studios in existence because of fund
and investment issues. The book talks about the cinema changing right from
silent movies to talking movies and how it generated more movie makers in our
country. The way each and every studio is talked about by concentrating on
their brand and value factor along with the reasons why it started falling down
without being biased towards it- is the real USP of the book.
The book talks about the studios
such as Prabhat Film company, New Theatres studio, Bombay Talkies, Rajkamal
Kalamandir, Filmistan Studio, Mehboob Studio, Rajshri production, R. K.
Studios, Navketan films, Bimay Roy productions, Guru Dutt films, B.R. Films and
Filmalaya studio. The contribution of all the studios and how they launched
various artists who went on becoming the legends later on is very well
described. The book is nicely researched which helps us understand the
contemporary times and the challenges faced by the proprietors and founders of
each studio. The language used in the book is easy which helps you finish it in
one sitting without getting confused in difficult words and sentences. I give
this book 3.75* out of 5.
Thanks.
ABHILASH RUHELA!!!
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