This is the second post in a two part series. You can read the earlier post here. In this part, we will pick up from the end of the romantic and musical era of the ’60s and move along with the rise of action films. 1973 – 1988: The Angry Young Man Era During the…

Movies have been the undisputed king of entertainment in India, especially in its post-independence era. There has always been competition – from circus and stage plays to television and even cricket. But Bollywood has largely been able to rule the hearts of Indian audiences because of the long-standing prevalence of big name artists, bigger budgets…

The first time I remember being blown away by a movie was while watching Shekhar Kapur’s blockbuster Mr. India (1987) as a 6 year old. It was the summer of 1987 and schools were out. K. C. Theater in Faridabad, India where the movie was playing, was overflowing with people. So much so that we…