EMINENT INDIANS : FILM PERSONALITIES

Cinema is twentieth century’s
definitive medium of mass communication. It has proved to be a mode of
catharsis in resonating among the viewers the sentiments necessary for
transforming their perceptions. Starting from Raja Harishchandra (1913), the
first indigenously made Indian feature film, film-makers and actors have
attempted to provide in their contemporary films plausible scenarios, while
entertaining over 3.5 million people on a daily basis.This book, Eminent
Indians: Film Personalities, attempts to bring to focus the quintessence of
the development of Bollywood over the years and the years and the success
stories of ten persons who have made Indian cinema one of the most creative
industries across the world. Such distinguished persons include film-makers
like Satyajit Ray who kindled our sensibilities through the medium of cinema,
Mrinal Sen, who experimented with new styles and technique of film-making,
Raj Kapoor, whose brand of intense passion wrapped social messages with
undercurrents of tradition blended with modernity, M.G. Ramachandran who,
after a glittering acting career, had unparalleled success in the politics of
Tamil Nadu and was an undisputed patron saint of the poor and Shyam Benegal,
who has portrayed in his films the panoramic society of India and its
potential.Above all, it is a useful book for all those interested in the
development of Indian cinema and in knowing about the contributions of film
personalities.