Ashish Rajadhyaksha

Indian Cinema: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:: 9780198723097
author:: Ashish Rajadhyaksha
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 17 x 1 x 10.9 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory, Ashish Rajadhyaksha,Indian Cinema: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions),OUP Oxford,0198723091,The Arts: Textbooks & Study Guides,Art,Art & Art Instruction,History,India,Motion pictures,
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Indian Cinema A Very Short Introduction by Ashish Rajadhyaksha The Indian movie industry is one of the largest in the world, producing films that reflect the complexity and variety of Indian society. From its beginnings under colonial rule to the present day, Indian Cinema has challenged social injustices such as caste, women's oppression, religious intolerance, rural poverty, and urban pressures. This book explores the political, social, and economic factors that have shaped Indian Cinema over time, examining how it reflects the dramatic changes of the 20th century and into the 21st. With a focus on the industry's evolution from silent cinema to the digital era, Rajadhyaksha provides a fascinating insight into the world of Indian film. A Very Short Introduction series book that offers a concise and engaging introduction to a new subject area, perfect for those looking to get ahead in their knowledge of art, film, or history.

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