Introduction to List of highest-grossing Indian films


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The Indian film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, is one of the largest in the world in terms of output and revenue. The Indian film industry is driven by its large domestic audience, which is estimated to be around 1.3 billion. The industry has produced several blockbusters that have earned massive revenues both in India and abroad. The list of highest-grossing Indian films is a compilation of such movies that have made a significant impact on the audience and have resulted in monumental revenues for their makers. The first Indian film, Raja Harishchandra, was made in 1913, and since then, the film industry has come a long way. From silent films to talkies, from black and white movies to Technicolor, from conventional storytelling to experimental cinema, the Indian film industry has evolved over the years. With changing times, the Indian audience has also evolved, and filmmakers have adapted themselves to cater to the changing tastes and preferences of the viewers. The List of highest-grossing Indian films is a testimony to the success of these filmmakers as it showcases the most successful and profitable movies made in India.




Introduction to List of highest-grossing films


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The list of highest-grossing films is a compilation of movies that generated the most revenue at the box office worldwide. The list has been compiled and updated annually by various sources including the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Box Office Mojo and Guinness World Records. The popularity and consumption of movies have consistently grown over the years, resulting in a surge of film productions globally. With the advent of technology, filmmakers have been able to create more sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing visual effects, making movies more immersive and appealing to audiences. Movie franchises such as Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Star Wars, and James Bond are prominent in the list of highest-grossing films. The success of these franchises can be attributed to their ability to create a deep connection with the audience through the characters, storyline, and world-building. Their storytelling elements are also coherent and inter-connected, resulting in successful and critically acclaimed movies. In recent years, a shift towards a more diverse and inclusive representation in films has resulted in the success of movies such as Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians. These films resonated with audiences globally, resulting in high box-office earnings and recognition for their contribution to the film industry.




India at G20: Governance & International Organizations


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The book consists of twenty articles published in conference proceedings of International conference on ‘’Security, Identity & Global Governance : India and the World”, organised by Interdisciplinary Institute of Human Security & Governance, New Delhi and Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, in collaboration with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. In this conference 465 researchers participated through hybrid mode from different parts of India and globe like USA, United Kingdom, Canada Algeria, Bangladesh, Philippines, Romania, Ethopia, Nigeria,Tajikistan, Sudan,Algeria,Israel, Kazakhstan,& Taivan, so through double blind peer-review mode twenty best articles were selected and got published in this book to give it final shape. The G-20, or Group of Twenty, is a premier forum for international economic cooperation that brings together major advanced and emerging economies. Established in1999 in response to the financial crises of the late 1990s, the G-20 aims to facilitate discussions on policy issues, promote international financial stability, and foster sustainable development. As one of the fastest-growing and significant economies in the world, India's participation in the G-20 holds paramount importance in shaping global governance and international cooperation. In the era of digital transformation, India advocates for policies that harness the potential of technology for inclusive development. Discussions within the G-20 include issues related to digital governance, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. India, with its robust IT industry, aims to shape global norms that ensure the responsible and equitable use of digital technologies. India's engagement with the G-20 reflects its commitment to playing a proactive role in shaping the global economic and political landscape. As a diverse and dynamic nation, India brings unique perspectives to the table, addressing the challenges of governance, sustainable development, and international cooperation. The G-20 provides a platform for India to articulate its vision for a fair and inclusive world order, where the benefits of economic growth are shared by all. In the coming years, India's influence in the G-20 is likely to grow, amplifying its impact on global governance and international organizations. The book is a token of contribution from intellectuals and academicians of global society. It is helpful for those who are interested to analyse the working of International Organisations in the context of human security, identity and global governance. People in general and academic & research institutions in particular will be benefited out of it. It will also impetus research work in the institutions.




Travels of Bollywood Cinema


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From Bombay (Mumbai) and other production centres on the Indian subcontinent, Indian popular cinema has travelled globally for nearly a century, culminating in the Bollywood-inspired, Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. This volume brings together perspectives on Indian popular cinema, universally known as Bollywood now, from different disciplinary and geographical locations to look afresh at national cinemas. It shows how Bollywood cinema has always crossed borders and boundaries: from the British Malaya, Fiji, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, and East and South Africa to the former USSR, West Asia, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia. While looking at the meanings of nation, diaspora, home, and identity in cinematic texts and contexts, the essays also examine how localities are produced in the new global process by broadly addressing nationalism, regionalism, and transnationalism, politics and aesthetics, as well as spectatorship and viewing contexts.




Bollywood Through Ages


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Bollywood is one of the biggest industry in the world , the objective of the industry is to entertain people by all means , since 1900’s many people contributed to Bollywood ,from silent films to voice films , from black and white to colored but only few people know about those pioneer of the Indian cinema , this book throw the light on life of those people’s .As time moved more superstars came and gave strength to the industry, at present time also many superstars are making their name on the globe , this book provides information about the life and achievements of famous personalities of Indian cinema , like Shah Rukh Khan , Anil Kapoor ,Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and many more .This is the time to know more about Bollywood This is the first book about Bollywood that contains , the links to interesting videos and movies and biographies , first of the kind . More than that the Book also contains high resolution photos , and the information about Bollywood is up-to the date , and is cross checked before publishing . The contents are easy to Navigate , with different section for each Biography .




Introduction to RRR (film)


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"Introduction to RRR" is a documentary film that explores the making and production of the upcoming Indian period action film, RRR. The film is directed by S.S. Rajamouli and is set in the pre-independence era of India. The documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and features interviews with the cast and crew. The documentary provides an insight into the film's storyline, which revolves around the lives of two freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. The film is also set to feature a few fictional elements to enhance the narrative. The documentary also highlights the work that went into creating the film's extensive sets and the challenges faced while shooting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans of Indian cinema and the RRR franchise will find the documentary to be an excellent watch as it explores the details behind the making of this highly anticipated film.




Introduction to Film


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This core textbook offers a concise yet complete introduction to film, responding to shifts in the medium while addressing all of the main approaches that inform film studies. The rise of on demand internet-based video has transformed the way films are distributed and exhibited, with many previously unobtainable and obscure films becoming available for global audiences to view instantly. Interweaving historical and current theoretical approaches, Nick Lacey presents a tightly-focused and coherent overview of a discipline in transition, which can be read 'cover to cover' or in distinct chapters. With its original narrative line and student-oriented philosophy, the text greatly enriches student's appreciation of cinema, while equipping them with the essential skills and vocabulary to succeed in film studies. This is an ideal foundational text for all lecturers, undergraduate or A-level students of film and cinema studies, as well as enthusiasts of film and cinema looking for a comprehensive guide. New to this Edition: - Content reflecting the increasing importance of production contexts, in chapters focusing exclusively on the film business, distribution and exhibition - A more detailed chapter on representation and greater emphasis on audience - Updated content addressing the significance of transnational cinema, drawing on a more global, non-Hollywood range of film examples and case studies from Europe, Asia and Latin America - Text is broken up by a wider variety of film stills, representing world cinema from the classics to the latest in contemporary cinema




Indian Cinema: A Very Short Introduction


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One film out of every five made anywhere on earth comes from India. From its beginnings under colonial rule through to the heights of Bollywood , Indian Cinema has challenged social injustices such as caste, the oppression of Indian women, religious intolerance, rural poverty, and the pressures of life in the burgeoning cities. And yet, the Indian movie industry makes only about five percent of Hollywood's annual revenue. In this Very Short Introduction Ashish Rajadhyaksha delves into the political, social, and economic factors which, over time, have shaped Indian Cinema into a fascinating counterculture. Covering everything from silent cinema through to the digital era, Rajadhyaksha examines how the industry reflects the complexity and variety of Indian society through the dramatic changes of the 20th century, and into the beginnings of the 21st. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable




South Asian Cinemas


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This path-breaking collection explores the breadth and depth of South Asia’s many vibrant cinemas. It extends well beyond Bollywood to Nepali, Sri Lankan, Pakistani Panjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Kannada, and early Tamil cinemas, while unpacking the category of 'Bollywood' itself. The coverage of cinematic features is equally far-ranging, exploring music, dance, audiences, filmmakers, industries, and the mutual influences among South Asia’s cinemas. With a mix of ethnographic, historical, auteur, and textual approaches, this exciting collection presents the first wide-reaching analysis of South Asian cinemas. The nine chapters include a new theoretical and historical engagement by the co-editors about the burgeoning area of South Asian cinemas in the academy, as well as original research by young and established scholars. From historical to contemporary considerations, to close analyses and empirical material from fieldwork, to a rich and revealing photographic essay, this collection will be novel reading for a new generation of work into an important global cinematic region. This book was originally published as a special issue of South Asian Popular Culture.




Bollywood in Britain


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Bollywood in Britain provides the most extensive survey to date of the various manifestations and facets of the Bollywood phenomenon in Britain. The book analyzes the role of Hindi films in the British film market, it shows how audiences engage with Bollywood cinema and it discusses the ways the image of Bollywood in Britain has been shaped. In contrast to most of the existing books on the subject, which tend to approach Bollywood as something that is made by Asians for Asians, the book also focuses on how Bollywood has been adapted for non-Asian Britons. An analysis of Bollywood as an unofficial brand is combined with in-depth readings of texts like film reviews, the TV show Bollywood Star (2004) and novels and plays with references to the Bombay film industry. On this basis Bollywood in Britain demonstrates that the presentation of Bollywood for British mainstream culture oscillates between moments of approximation and distancing, with a clear dominance of the latter. Despite its alleged transculturality, Bollywood in Britain thus emerges as a phenomenon of difference, distance and Othering.




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