Blog #9

I found a site online that talked about Bollywood. I decided to blog about the history or beginnings of Bollywood because it seemed interesting. I read that Raja Harishchandra was the first silent feature film made in India in 1913. By the 1930s, the industry was producing over 200 films yearly. The 1930s and 1940s were tumultuous times: India was buffeted by the Great Depression, World War II, the Indian independence movement, and the violence of the Partition. Most Bollywood filmmakers who tackled tough social issues, or used the struggle for Indian independence as a backdrop for their plots. Color films did not become a popular feature until the late 1950s, but at this time, romantic musicals and melodramas were the main types of movies. In the mid-1970s, romantic confections were mostly replaced by violent films about gangsters and bandits.In the mid-1990s, family-centric romantic musicals started to be successful in Bollywood, as well as action and comedy films. The 2000s saw a growth in Bollywood's popularity in the world. This led the nation's filmmaking to new heights in terms of quality, cinematography and innovative story lines. Also, special effects and animation. The Indian film industry has turned to making films that appeal to all segments of the audience, which will maximize their box office receipts.


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