The Bollywood Story

198959m

Shashi Kapoor presents a history of the Hindi film industry from its roots in 1913 to the 1980s, illustrated with clips and interviews.

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 1989

Still image for The Bollywood Story season 1 episode 1: Indian Cinema Since 1913

1. Indian Cinema Since 1913

Shashi Kapoor looks at the first feature film made in India in 1913, as well as the 1931 talkie that would shape Bollywood's musical tradition.

Still image for The Bollywood Story season 1 episode 2: Hindi Cinema Today

2. Hindi Cinema Today

Shashi Kapoor reveals the recipe for success in Bollywood — glamorous stars, at least five or six songs, and generous helpings of sex and violence.

Cast

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Shashi Kapoor

Self - Presenter

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