The History of Bollywood (Radio Edit)
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Censorship and Nationalism in Early Indian Cinema
Exploring the impact of British colonial censorship on Indian cinema in the early 1900s, this chapter discusses how filmmakers navigated restrictions to convey political messages, address historical trauma, and reflect societal issues during the independence movement. It traces the evolution of Bollywood from themes of separation to a more glamorous era in the 60s and 70s, all while maintaining a political edge in depicting wars, unemployment, and civil rights movements.
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