Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema Rousseau Julien
Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema Rousseau Julien An innovative visual history of Indian cinema's history, actors, directors, influences and graphic styleIn India, the power of an…
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Bollywood Superstars: A Short Story of Indian Cinema Rousseau Julien
An innovative visual history of Indian cinema's history, actors, directors, influences and graphic styleIn India, the power of an icon or a holy person is often conveyed by way of sight: one must "behold" the entity in question. Bollywood Superstars traces the development of Indian cinema from its precedents in the late 19th century to its establishment as a massive industry a century later. This particular import of sight has undoubtedly contributed to cinema's elevated position within Indian culture; the release of a film and the hero-worship of actors in India arouses great fervor.
Several chapters are dedicated to key figures within this remarkable history, including cinematographer Ravi Varma, producer Dadasaheb Phalke, director Satyajit Ray and the actor Rajinikanth.The volume emphasizes the particular flavor of films produced in different