Cinema Asia: India
Synopsis
While Northern India’s 100-year-old film industry is best known for flamboyant dance sequences and romantic plot lines, its directors have begun to step outside established formulas and explore grittier subject matter. This program surveys the world of Bollywood filmmaking, examining the personalities as well as the commercial and thematic concerns that drive central Asia’s answer to Tinseltown. Interviews with directors Karan Johar, Ashutosh Gowariker, and Yash Chopra are included, along with commentary from choreographers, musical directors, and Cinemaya Magazine editor Aruna Vasudev. The industry’s newfound attention to poverty, homelessness, and other social concerns is examined. Several film excerpts are included.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Anupam Kher
Self
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Self
Aruna Vasudev
Self
Mrinal Sen
Self
Jahnu Barua
Self
Yash Chopra
Self
Ashutosh Gowariker
Self
Karan Johar
Self
Vishal Bhardwaj
Self
Urmila Matondkar
Self
Vaibhavi Merchant
Self
Willard Carol
Self
Malaika Arora
Self
Sonu Nigam
Self
Salman Khan
Self
Shah Rukh Khan
Self (archive footage)
Lata Mangeshkar
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charith Pelpola
- Original Title
- Cinema Asia: India
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Films for the Humanities, Films Media Group, Indecom Cinema, CJ ENM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charith Pelpola
Nisha Narwani
Kim Tae-Yeong, Jo Jin, Sharon Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Jin
Producer
Charith Pelpola
Director
Sharon Tan
Producer
Nisha Narwani
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinema Asia: India
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What is Cinema Asia: India about?
While Northern India’s 100-year-old film industry is best known for flamboyant dance sequences and romantic plot lines, its directors have begun to step outside established formulas and explore grittier subject matter. This program surveys the world of Bollywood filmmaking, examining the personalities as well as the commercial and thematic concerns that drive central Asia’s answer to Tinseltown. Interviews with directors Karan Johar, Ashutosh Gowariker, and Yash Chopra are included, along with commentary from choreographers, musical directors, and Cinemaya Magazine editor Aruna Vasudev. The industry’s newfound attention to poverty, homelessness, and other social concerns is examined. Several film excerpts are included.
Who directed Cinema Asia: India?
Cinema Asia: India was directed by Charith Pelpola.
Who stars in Cinema Asia: India?
The principal cast of Cinema Asia: India includes Remesh Panicker, Anupam Kher, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aruna Vasudev, Mrinal Sen.
When was Cinema Asia: India released and how long is it?
Cinema Asia: India was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 52m.