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Best books to learn Bollywood and Indian cinema, in order

Two things trip up newcomers to this subject. The first is that Bollywood means the Hindi-language commercial industry based in Mumbai, which is one industry among many — Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada cinema are separate production systems with their own stars and traditions, and together they make India the largest film producer on earth.

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How should I approach learning bollywood and indian cinema?
Two things trip up newcomers to this subject. The first is that Bollywood means the Hindi-language commercial industry based in Mumbai, which is one industry among many — Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada cinema are separate production systems with their own stars and traditions, and together they make India the largest film producer on earth.
What's a good book to start bollywood and indian cinema with?
A strong starting point is Sholay, the making of a classic by Anupama Chopra. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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