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WATCHING MOVIES
The beginning of the film era following the screening of the Lumière and Robert Paul moving pictures in London (1896),
commercial cinematography became a worldwide sensation and by mid-1896 both Lumiere and Robert Paul films had
been shown in Bombay.

EVOLUTION OF INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY

Silent Films Parallel Cinema

• A silent film is a film with no accompanying, synchronized • It is a blanket term designated to certain types of films
recorded spoken dialogues. produced that stray away from the conventions of
• The technology for silent films was invented around popular mainstream cinema.
1860, however it was around 1900 when these films • The recent experiments by filmakers with form and
became easy for production. idea of the cinema to make socially engaged movies
has blurred the line between parallel cinema and
• The first Indian film released in India was Shree
mainstream cinema.
Pundalik, a silent film in Marathi by Dadasaheb Torne on
• Many of these films are based against feudalism,
18 May, 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Bombay.
corruption, patriarchy, religious intolerance, mental
Talkie Films health etc.
• Talkies get their name from the recorded dialogue that Reagional Cinema
are played in sync with the images on screen.
• Regional cinema denotes non-hindi language cinema,
• Ardeshir Irani released Alam Ara, the first Indian talkie, with language as a marker of difference.
on 14 March 1931. • These cinemas portrays stories that are founded in
Golden Age ones own culture and way of life. Hence, they have
high relatibility.
• The period from late 1940s to the early 1960s is seen
as the golden age of hindi cinema as some of the most • The rise of mobility in present generation has
contributed to the rise of the cinema.
critically acclaimed films of all times was produced
during this time. • The popular regional cinema include telgu, marathi,
tamil, assamese, bengali, kannada etc.
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• Reasons for rising popularity • Debaki Kumar Bose, a revolutionary turned film
Š Content from these industries offer more diversity producer, who played the lead role in his political films;
and perspective as against the common themes of he made Inquilab (Revolution) in 1935.
love, romance and violence in Bollywood cinema. • K. Subramanyam (1904-1971), Tamil film pioneer, who
Š Popularity about cinema from non-Hindi industries crusaded against orthodoxy, as in his Balayogini (1936)
and recognition of these actors with the Hindi- and Bhakta Cheta (1940), while his Sevadasan (1938),
speaking audience. on the status of women.
Š Barrier of language and accessibility has been
• Sohrab Modi’s ‘Sikandar’ on Alexander’s invasion of
broken by OTT platforms which have opened up
India evoked passionate nationalist sentiments. His
a huge content library for the audience.
biographical film on the saint, ‘Eknath’ propagated the
Š Most Hindi films targeted the big cities in the
Gandhian ideals of abolishing ‘untouchables’.
country, which has left a large room for movies from
other languages to attract tier2 and tier3 public.
HOLLYWOOD AND BOLLYWOOD
Š The teaming up of top stars from the Hindi film
industry with makers from regional industries. Hollywood
• Is Regional Cinema overshadowing Bollywood? • Hollywood, the centre of the global entertainment
Š Regional cinema is not overshadowing Bollywood, industry, is home to numerous renowned record labels
but the audience is willing to give cinema from as well as television and film studios.
other languages a fair chance owing to its content. • In 1853, a small adobe hut was all that existed where
Š The barrier of language has somewhat been Hollywood stands today. H. J. Whitley is Known as the
broken by OTT platforms which have opened up “Father of Hollywood,”.
a huge content library for the audience.
• How Hollywood got its name is disputed. According
Š The content from these languages are designed
to one story, after Harvey and Daeida Wilcox learned
to appeal to a pan-India audience. For example,
there was an Ohio town called Hollywood, she named
Bahubali and Pushpa.
their ranch the same and the name stuck.
New Bollywood (1990s–present)
• In the late 1980s, there was a decline in hindi cinema Bollywood
due to increasing violence, decline in musical melodic • Bollywood, which represents the Hindi film industry is
quality, and rise in video piracy, leading to middle-class centred in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
family audiences abandoning theatres. • Bollywood is the largest global film industry in terms of
• The turning point came with Yash Chopra’s musical the quantity of movies made up to this point.
romance Chandni (1989), starring Sridevi. It was • Bollywood films frequently draw inspiration from Indian
instrumental in ending the era of violent action films in
culture, current events, true incidents, or all. Bollywood
Indian Cinema and rejuvenating the romantic musical
is a combination of the words Bombay (the previous
genre.
name for Mumbai) and Hollywood.
INDIAN CINEMA AND FREEDOM STRUGGLE • The stories in the movies revolve around songs, dance,
• Indian cinema played a crucial role in the freedom comedy, drama, suspense, and romance—all in one
struggle. Many patriotic films, in Hindi and the regional film.
languages, upheld it. Key Differences Between Bollywood And Hollywood
• India’s staunch patriots such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, • Hollywood films outperform Bollywood films in terms
Lala Lajpat Rai, etc. also, opined that the cinema was
of technical quality.
useful for emancipation and political awakening and
hence they strongly supported it. • The subjects covered by Hollywood films can span
from fiction to action to horror to science etc. but
Some pre-Independence Champions in the Cinema Industry
Bollywood themes are the same old melodrama,
• Dwarkadas Naraindas Sampat – maker of the first
romance, and family-based content.
political (silent) film, Bhakt Vidur (1921).
• Hollywood movies use the latest technology along with
• R. Jyotiprasad Aggarwal – the pioneer of Assamese
special effects while the use of technology and special
films, who was a political activist and freedom fighter,
is renowned for his Jyotimati (1934). effects is quite less in movies of Bollywood.
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• Hollywood is the highest grossing film industry. On the MOVIES BANNED IN INDIA
other end, Bollywood movie grossing is comparatively
• The purpose of cinema is not only limited entertainment
less.
but encompases the domains of social and cultural
• Although, Hollywood has a wider reach, it caters to the reality, contemporary issues and diversity of perception.
Global Audience; Bollywood is still in the initial stages • Certain movies has been banned by the Indian
of making its presence felt the world over. censorboard or state governments on the grounds of
• In Hollywood actors can be from any part of the region disruption of public order, public safety or harming the
as far as they fit a role. On the contrary Indian directors religious and cultural sentiments.
still feel more comfortable with local actors and seldom • The key is to maintain a balance between artistic
look out for foreign actors. freedom of speech and expression, and public safety,
law and order and harmony in society.
SOFT POWER AND ECONOMIC POWER OF • Following is the list of some movies that were banned
FILMS in India:
• Movies create a positive image of India and an Š Black Friday
awareness about Indian culture, songs, art forms etc. Š Paanch
• Cinema act as a powerful device to build perception Š Lipstick Under my Burka
about the culture and way of life. Indian movies like Š Fire
Mangalyaan has played significant role in showcasing Š India’s daughter
the scientific achievements of India. • Therefore, the Supreme Court’s decision - “the
• Aamir Khan starrer “Dangal,” has been significant in censorship should be based on precise statements of
portraying the heights of will power and achievement what may not be subject matter of filmaking and should
of women. allow full liberty to the growth of art and literature”,
• Higher overseas box office collections for domestic- should be held as the preamble for censorship in India.
movies boost Indian tourism, creates new jobs and
adds value to the Indian economy through taxes.
REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN CINEMA
• Indian cinema has to go beyond the large diaspora. • The Bechdel test is a measure of the representation of
This means engaging, evolving strategies, events and women in film (and, by extension, in fiction in general).
partnerships that expand viewership. • The following issues has been found in the representation
• Indian cinema can take the lead in technology. It women in cinema:
should tap its skilled workforce and promote global Š Women are often portrayed as Ornamental
collaboration. Characters and has no significant role in the story.
Š Instances like eve-teasing, dependence of women
Analysis:
on men, abduction, rape, etc. act as a tool to
• Roopa Swaminathan in her book “Bollywood Boom:
subjugate women.
India’s rising soft power” opines that world is feeling
Š The objectification of women has been formalised,
the impact of bollywood like never before.
with “acceptable” terms like “item girls” or “item
• However, most of bollywood success as a soft power
songs” in cinema.
has been accidental. Bollywood has to believe in its
• The following changes in this trend however, has been
own potential to become a catalyst for soft power in
seen:
India.
Š Strong Leads: Strong female characters for women
• For this inclusion of diverse themes like Indian foreign
in movies like “Pink,” who can speak out against
policy, India’s action against terrorism, security threats,
injustice is increasing.
tribal inclusion, women empowerment etc. need to be
on the director’s list. Š Change in Roles: Women were appearing in daring
blockbusters that tell undiscovered tales of society.
• Airlines and hotels in India can promote Indian music
as formally suggested by a group of Indian music Š Women Centric Films: Women-focused films have
maestros recently to the Civil Aviation Minister. recently taken over theatres. For example, films
like “Raazi,” which tells the tale of an Indian lady
• The Model Film Policy must focus on creating a
spying in Pakistan.
framework for “ease of filming” in India.
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Š Technical Side Role: Women confidently take up out by the President of India. The 2022 winners are as
the roles of movie directors, technicians, camera follows:
persons, etc. • Best Feature Film- Soorarai Pottru
Š Social Issues: Many movies have addressed social • Best Director- Sachy for Ayyappanum Koshiyum
issues like mental health, patriarchy, substance • Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome entertainment-
abuse, acid attack to raise the challenges women Tanhaji
are facing. • Best Actor- Suriya for Soorarai Pottru and Ajay Devgan
for Tanhaji
Indian Films that have been Banned in Other
Countries • Best Actress- Aparna Balamurali for Soorarai Pottru
• Best Feature Film in Hindi- Toolsidas Junior
• Kashmir Files (2022): The film directed by Vivek Agnihotri
about the flight of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir • Best Children’s Film- Sumi
Valley has received mixed reviews. Singapore’s censor IIFA Awards
board has declared the film illegal. The Singapore
The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA
government declined categorization in response to
Awards) is one of the most well known award shows for
media inquiries, citing its “provocative and one-sided
Indian cinema today.
representation of Muslims.
Zee Cine Awards
• Bell Bottom (2021): Bell Bottom, starring Akshay Kumar,
was inspired by real-life airline hijackings that occurred A property of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, the
in the 1980s. The film was released worldwide except in first edition of the Zee Cine Awards was held in 1998.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, where it was banned Filmfare Awards
for allegedly ‘tampering with historical facts.’
As one of the oldest award events in the history of Indian
• Kurup (2021): Dulquer Salmaan, Sobhita Dhulipala, and cinema, the Filmfare awards are considered Bollywood’s
even Manoj Bajpayee star in the Malayalam murder equivalent to Hollywood’s Academy Awards.
thriller. The film was prohibited in Kuwait because it
depicted a criminal attempting to evade the Indian The Academy Awards/Oscars
police and seeking asylum in Kuwait. Awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry.
• Padmaavat (2018): Padmaavat has been the subject of is also the oldest of the four major annual American
numerous debates. The film had to deal with everything entertainment awards.
from a name change to death threats for the stars. Its other three equivalents – the Emmy Awards for television,
Despite its commercial success, the film was banned the Tony Awards for theater, and the Grammy Awards for
in Malaysia due to worries over “Islamic sensitivities.” music – are modeled after the Academy Awards.
• Neerja (2016): Neerja has received numerous honours It is a prestigious award given to artists of different fields
throughout the country. The film was, however, to recognise and acknowledge their artistic and technical
prohibited in Pakistan for purportedly portraying the merit in the movie industry. It is an annual award presented
country in a negative manner. In other nations, the film by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
was a success.
Indian Winners
AWARDS RELATED TO FILMS • Bhanu Athaiya in the category of best costume design.
The first Oscar winner from India is Bhanu Athaiya.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award
She is a well-known costume designer who received
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in an Oscar for Gandhi, a historical drama from 1982.
the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National
• Satyajit Ray received a Honorary Award. Satyajit Ray,
Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals,
who is renowned for his outstanding filmmaking
an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and
abilities, is one of the most well-known and respected
Broadcasting.
names in Indian cinema. He received the Oscar for
National Film Awards Lifetime Achievement in 1992.
The National Film Awards premiered in 1954, it was • Pookutty won the award for best sound mixing. At the
introduced by the Indian Government. Awards are handed 81st Academy Awards, sound mixer Resul Pookutty
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won the prize for the film Slumdog Millionaire in the was established in May, 1955. The main activities
Best Sound Mixing category. include Production of Children’s Films, Exhibition
• A.R. Rahman for Best Original Score and Best Original of Children’s Films in Schools and Organization
Song. Slumdog Millionaire by Danny Boyle made of International Children’s Film Festival & National
India proud in many categories at 81st Oscars. Music Children’s Film Festival.
composer A.R. Rahman was the first Indian to be • Directorate of Film Festivals: The Directorate of Film
nominated in 3 categories at the Oscars for his score Festivals (DFF) was set up under Information and
in a British-Indian movie and history was made as he Broadcasting Ministry in 1973 with the objective
won 2 awards – one for the original score and another of promotion of Indian films and cultural exchange
for the track Jai Ho. through organization of various events in the country
• Gulzar for Best Original Song. ‘Jai Ho’ song which is and participation in various International film festivals
considered to be one the finest masterpieces of India in abroad.
was awarded for its originality. Popular lyrist Gulzar • Film and Television Institute of India: The Film Institute
won an Oscar in the category of Best Original Song. of India was set-up by the Government of India in 1960
Why Do Indian Movies Lag Behind at the Oscars under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The
• Politics Between the Film Industries: The Film Federation Institute consists of two Wings: The Film and the TV
of India (FFI) rarely sends a film from outside the Hindi Wing. The Film Wing offers five courses for the period
belt to the Oscars. of three years i.e. Post Graduate Diploma in Direction
• Lack of Marketing: Most people in India and beyond and Screenplay Writing, Cinematography, Film Editing,
have never heard of the films FFI nominates for Oscars. Sound Recording & Sound Design, Art Direction &
• Quality of Indian Films: India’s official oscar entries Production Design
though competent yet fails in terms of quality, • Films Division: Films Division, headquartered at
technicality and plot aspect when compared with other Mumbai, was established in 1948 by Ministry of
global entries. Information & Broadcasting primarily to produce
• Streaming vs Theatrical Competition:The Academy only documentaries and news magazines for publicity of
allows those movies to be nominated that are playing Government programmes and cinematic record of
in theaters hence, OTT releases gets out of the race. Indian history.
• National Film Archives of India: The Ministry of
ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO MOVIES IN Information & Broadcasting has set up National
INDIA Film Archive of India (NFAI) in 1964 with the primary
objective of acquiring and preserving Indian cinematic
• Ce n t r a l B o a r d o f Fi l m Ce r t i f i c a t i o n : C e n t r a l
heritage.
Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory
• National Film Development Corporation: The primary
body under this Ministry for regulation of films
objective is planning and promoting an organized,
for public exhibition, under the provisions of the
efficient, and integrated development of the Indian
Cinematograph Act, 1952. On Certification of the
film industry.
CBFC, films can be publicly exhibited in India.
The films are certified in following categories in BENEFITS OF WATCHING MOVIES
accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the
• Awareness: Films on topics like socioeconomic factors
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983 and the
guidelines issued by the Central Government under aid in raising the much-needed awareness of these
Section 5 (B) of Cinematograph Act, 1952: issues.

Š अ:U – Unrestricted Public Exhibition. • Relieving Stress: It has been medically proven that
Š अ/व:U/A – Unrestricted Public Exhibition but with a stress is caused by a continuous buildup of tension
word of caution that discretion required for children within a person. One of the best ways to relieve the
below 12 years. buildup of tension is through watching movies.

Š व:A – Restricted to adults. • Thrilling Experience: Watching 3D movies is the next

Š S - Restricted to any special class of persons. closest thing to that. Many films will transport you to a

• Childrens Film Society India: An autonomous body under thrilling encounter that is similar to an adventure you
the aegis of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, might have outside.
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• Inspiration: You get to witness firsthand how common Anime
people are transformed into heroes in times of crisis, The term ‘anime’ is gaining popularity in India. From 2004
and in some ways, this inspires you to view life from to 2017, Animax India used to broadcast anime 24/7, and
a fresh angle. the channel kept airing anime that targeted young adults
• Social Change: Films have always inspired social to adult audiences.
change due to their ability to teach viewers about
The channel would simulcast anime on the same day as
experiences outside their own perspective, inspire
Japan. Later, Animax India ceased broadcasting in India.
empathy, and raise politically charged questions.
• Films help us learn, films can shape the way we’re Its beautiful visual and good soundtrack, it works because
making sense of the world we’re living in right now — of its characters, its fully-fledged plot, and attention to detail,
which mesmerises people.
regardless of the period they’re set in.

ANIMATION IN INDIA GROWTH OF OTT PLATFORMS

What is Animation? OTT Platforms, also known as the Over-the-top platform,

are web-based services offering video and audio streaming
Animation, to put it simply, is the technique of quickly
content.
altering images to create the appearance of motion. There
Netflix was the first OTT platform to launch, followed by
are many different kinds of animation.
Amazon Prime Video and more than 40 others.
A good animation has a generally smooth overall motion
The Indian OTT market is anticipated to reach Rs 237.86
and attractive keyframes. A bad animation is one where
billion (US$3.22 billion) by FY25, up from Rs 42.50 billion
everything seems to break down and the animation is
(US$576.73 million) in FY19, according to a report.
choppy and awkward.
Reasons for Popularity
Indian animation dates back to the first half of the 20th
century. Before the invention of cinema, audiences were • Allow users to pay for the type of content the user
delighted with shadow puppets and slide presentations, wants to watch.
which were the forerunners of contemporary animation. • One doesn’t have to deal with a cable operator, satellite
connection, or other broadcast mediums.
Achievements In The Indian Animation Sector
• It made watching movies more easy, available, and
India’s first color animated film - The Banyan Deer was economical for a broader range of users.
created in 1957 with assistance from Clair Weeks.
• OTT platforms provide new and high-quality content.
Ek Anek Aur Ekta, a brief animated educational film released • OTT platforms offer an ad-free experience to viewers.
in 1974 that was widely broadcast on Doordarshan, is a
Disadvantages of OTT Platforms
legendary animated film from the Films Division.
• People with poor internet connections will not be able
The first animated programme was Ghayab Aya, which was to enjoy a smooth viewing experience.
shown on Doordarshan in 1986 and featured the amiable
• Security and privacy are the two most pressing
ghost Ghyab.
problems for OTT platforms.
The Walt Disney Company’s Indian subsidiary and Yash Raj • Another issue with OTT services is the lack of censorship
Films collaborated to create the country’s first 3D animated which exposes viewers to a wide range of content not
movie, Roadside Romeo (2008). suitable to their age .
Advertisements and Animation • People might quickly become addicted to OTT
The advertising sector leapt on board as India’s commercial platforms due to the wide range of content offered,
animated film industry has remained stagnant. A few resulting in a limited social life.
notable characters include: OTT Regulation in India
• The Amul girl designed by Sylvester daCunha in 1966 • No Law or Rules: Government amended the “allocation
• Air India’s Maharaja designed by Umesh Rao in 1946 of Business Rules” in November 2022 bringing all
• ICICI Bank’s Mr Chintaman created by a clay animator online platforms under the mandate of the I&B Ministry
named Nandkishor and all platforms were told to register with the Ministry.
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• Self-regulatory model: The Internet and Mobile • Issue:

Association of India (IAMAI), a representative body Š The claims are actors with pure talent are sidelined
of the OTT platforms has developed a self-regulatory and priorities are given to favourites and relatives.
model. Š There are also criticism that if an outsider tries to
Š Issues: It did not give adequate cognizance to raise his/her voice, then either they are suppressed
content prohibited under law and there were or boycotted.
issues of conflict of interest.
Š However, the counter ideas are Kids of famous
• The Department of Telecommunications proposed
personalities who lacked in talent has failed to win
regulating communication services including voice,
big in the industry.
video, and data offered by over-the-top (OTT)
platforms as telecom services. The Draft Indian Š Critics, agree that if there’s talent in a person
Telecommunication Bill, 2022 was released for the from outside the industry then that person would
same purpose. eventually make it to the top.

Way ahead Issue of Drug Abuse

• Establish a comprehensive three-tier grievance redress • According to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health
system. Services Administration, it is estimated that 13.7 per
Š The first level of control will be provided by the cent of people in the arts, entertainment, and recreation
OTT Platform itself, through a grievance officer. industries, have used an illicit drug in the past month.
Š The second level will be a self-regulatory institution
• Major Reasons for Drug Abuse
composed of content publishers and their
Š Abuse of drugs among friends and peers
associations.
Š An inter-department committee set up by the MIB Š The Glamorization of Alcohol and Drugs
at the third level will provide oversight and hear Š Acceptance of substance abuse that has spilled
appeals for decisions made at level two or even if over from the entertainment world.
the MIB refers a complaint to the inter-department Š Stress in life
committee.
Š Mental disorder such as depression

CURRENT ISSUES Š Lack of friends in school or any social setting

Š Traumatic events
‘Boycott Bollywood’ trend
• Legal Provisions in India and World
• About: From Laal Singh Chaddha to Pathaan,
Bollywood has faced a boycott trend with the film Š The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
announcement they made in 2022.The origin of this Act, 1985 (NDPS Act)
trend however can be traced back to PK, Padmavat Š The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
and nepotism debate. Š The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
• Issue: According to FWICE,it has “raised a major
situation of survival of the common workers, technicians MOVIES
and the artistes who are earning their daily bread from
this industry.” a) Recent Trends
• People have been barging into the theatres and • Technology advancements- rising use of AI technology
threatening the public and forcefully vacating the
in movie production, direction and consumption
theatres creating not only a violation of Article 19 but
• Diversification of story-telling- focus on under-
also disturbing public order.
represented communities, social issues and unique
Issue of Nepotism
perspectives
• About: Nepotism can be defined as the act of using
• Democratization of film-making- rise of females and
power and influence to get the near and dear ones a
good work or a good job. transgender representation in movies

• The topic of Nepotism does not only exist in Bollywood • Artistic revival- movies rooted in environmental
industry only, it is actually omnipresent in each and pristines, highlighting the subtle sustainability
every sphere of work life. movement in popular culture
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b) International Awards e) Links to Public Service Values

• Major highlights of the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) • Critical thinking- evaluation of plots, dissecting
1. Best picture: Oppenheimer nuances and linking patterns with conclusions and
2. Best actor: Cilian Murphy (Oppenheimer) climaxes
3. Best Actress: Emma Stone (Poor Things) • Empathy and Compassion- exposure to diverse
• 95th Oscars- challenges of community and their potential solutions
1. ‘Naatu Naatu’ won the title of Best Original Song • Cultural sensitivity and community engagement-
2. Elephant Whisperers- first indian documentary establishing connections based on shared movie
short film to win an oscar interests
• 197th Oscar Nominations (eg: informal relationship management through public
1. Laapata Ladies- indian nomination (directed by movie screenings)
Kiran Rao) • Overcoming regional biases- media and movies offers
an insight into the cultural nuances, problems and
c) National Awards- 70th National Film Awards
regional aspirations, important for policy making
2024
• Best feature film- Aattam (Malayalam) (Eg: Kantara highlighted the cultural importance of Bhoot
Kola in the Kannada Region)
• Best popular film- Kantara (Kannada)
• Moral Guidance- movies helps in introspection and
• Best actor- Rishab Shetty (Kantara)
realization of personal goals
• Best actress- Nithya Menen (Thiruchitrambalam) ; Kirti
Parekh (Kutch Express) (Eg: Nayak: The Real Hero- exposed corruption and
• Dadasaheb Phalke Award- Mithun Chakraborty politicization of bureaucracy)
• Management of stress- watching movies can help in
d) Personal Growth coping with the hectic demands of administrative life.
• Artistic self-expression- mirroring one’s ideas,
ambitions and lessons in movies f) Practical Examples
• Inspirational role-models- movies offer insights into • Vijay Kelkar- spoken about the influence of movies in
the idealistic world, with varied range of role-models his economic policies
• Sensitization to diverse world issues- sustainability, • S Jaishankar- spoken about the soft power of Indian
equality, empowerment etc. Cinema in promoting cultural diplomacy
• Therapeutic benefits- means of mental rejuvenation • Amitabh Kant- spoken about the role of movies in the
and de-stressing oneself environmental movement
• Communication- movies act as a bridge for • N Ravi - extensively written about Tamil cinema and
communicating with like-minded enthusiasts its impact on society

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