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Words. Sounds. Images : A History of Media and Entertainment in India

By Amit Khanna

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About the book

Ambitious and encyclopaedic in scope, this is a first-of-its-kind book that presents the history of media and entertainment in India — from the times of the Indus Valley Civilization right up to the twenty-first century. The book starts with an examination of the origins, looking at a wide array of aspects such as: the state of entertainment during Harappan and Vedic times, including details from the Natyashastra; the early drama, music and dance of Kalidasa; the development of ragas; musical instruments and early folk traditions; the genesis of classical dance forms; developments through the ages, including in the Mughal period, in the southern kingdoms, in the north-east, and under the Marathas and the British. Independence onwards, the book takes a decade-wise look at the evolution of newspapers, cinema, music, television, dance, theatre and radio. The author, himself a film producer, director and lyricist who has worked in the entertainment industry all his life, brings his unique perspective to bear on the subject. This pioneering work is a must-read not just for the students and practitioners of the arts and media but also for their lay consumers.

Pages: 952

Available in: Hardback

Language: English

Amit Khanna

Amit Khanna is a film executive, filmmaker, lyricist, poet, writer and journalist. He was a core member of Dev Anand’s Navketan Films, has penned over 400 songs for Hindi films and music albums, is a three-time recipient of the National Film Award as a lyricist and producer, and was chairman of Reliance Entertainment for fifteen years. He has also been a member of film industry advocacy groups.

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