A Century of Entertainment

Indian Cinema is a blend of art, industry and showmanship. The Indian Hindi film industry, commonly referred to as Bollywood, is the largest in the world, the major film studios of which are located in Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. For 100 years, the Indian Cinema has been the major source of entertainment in India. Commercial releases continue to control the market not only in India, but in other countries as well.

In 100 years, Indian Cinema has not only entertained us, but also taught us how to celebrate life, build confidence, fight against injustice and moreover, be optimistic at every stage of life. Bollywood has produced a number of groundbreaking movies which have changed our perceptions and beliefs. Many movies have brought about a change in the society.

Cinema recreates life, makes us feel the unfelt, believe the bizarre and transfers us to an all new world. We lose ourselves in the magic of the reel world – the thrill, the happiness and the personal connection with the moving magic does not cease to amaze us. Cinema is a massive gift to the world, breaks the monotony and adds that much-needed extra pinch of spice to our lives. Some movies are pure entertainment while some leave an impact on our minds for weeks, months and even years to come.

With such passion and zeal, the filmmakers have been entertaining us for a century. We can say that cinema has been inspired by real life. It bares the truth of the society, revealing its positive and negative aspects and in turn inspiring, educating and entertaining the masses. Indian Cinema is indeed a massive gift to the world.