In this third edition of her successful textbook, anthropologist and film scholar Tejaswini Ganti provides a comprehensive guide to the cultural, social, and political significance of Hindi cinema, exploring the history, structure, and evolution of Bollywood from the 1930s to the present.
Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of Bollywood's narrative styles, themes, and key genres, alongside insights into significant films, directors, and stars. The book delivers this through detailed analysis of the Bombay film industry's structure, production and distribution practices. This new edition features updated content on current filmmakers and recent developments in Hindi cinema, offering fresh perspectives on the industry's ongoing transformation and cultural impact.
This book is essential reading for students taking courses in Bollywood cinema, World Cinema, Film Industries, and South Asian Studies. It is also ideal for film scholars, researchers, and general readers with an interest in understanding the dynamics of Hindi cinema and its global influence.