Author: Mujawar Isak
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Maharashtra Information Centre, Government of Maharashtra
Year: 1969
Pages: 156
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay Ciname
Keyword: Film Industry, Films
Classification: 791.43
Shelf: C5R4
Accession No: B541
Contents: Publisher’s Note Chap I: The Origin Chap II: Dadasaheb Phalke and Silent Film Era (1913-1931) Chap III: Baurao Painter Chap IV: Phalke and Painter Chap V: Prabhat is Founded Chap VI: The Arrival of Talkies Chap VII: Marathi Films (1932-1936) Chap VIII: Marathi Films (1937-1941) Chap IX: Marathi Films (1942-1946) Chap X: Artistes of Pre-Independence Days Chap XI: V. Shantaram and Master Vinayak Chap XII: A Review of Pre-Independence Period Chap XIII: Marathi Films (1947-1952) Chap XIV: Marathi Films (1953-1958) Chap XV: Marathi Films (1959-1963) Chap XVI: Artistes of the Post-Independence Period Chap XVII: Directors, Writers and Musicians of Post-Independence Period Chap XVIII: Post-Independence Period at glance
Abstract: *Maharashtra: Birthplace of Indian Film Industry* explores the state’s pivotal role in shaping Indian cinema. It traces the evolution from the silent film era, highlighting key figures like Dadasaheb Phalke and Baurao Painter, and the establishment of Prabhat Film Company. The book also covers the advent of talkies, the growth of Marathi cinema pre-independence, and influential artists like V. Shantaram. In the post-independence era, it examines the rise of Marathi films and the broader Indian film industry. Offering a comprehensive historical analysis, the book positions Maharashtra as the birthplace and cradle of Indian cinema’s growth.