Indian Cinema and Society

Since cinema possesses this huge opinion-building capacity, it becomes a vital instrument for various social and political organizations and institutions to further and promulgate their agenda. The Indian film industries are no exception to this case. Right from the days of freedom struggle to the present, several Indian filmmakers have contributed to the creation of India as a nation. This contribution to nation/opinion building by the Indian cinema community is not acknowledged and perceived in an absolute sense. This collection of essays is not only a tribute to the filmmakers but also a platform to promulgate the power of cinema in perception building. This proposal is developed with an aim to highlight and reiterate the importance of cinema in nation/society building. The different chapters explore the untouched areas like sports, gender, religion etc. This publication will benefit not only in highlighting the contribution of film makers in nation-building but also in paving the way for teaching and research in this area.