The Indian Film Industry: A Civilizational Mirror, An Economic Powerhouse, and A Cultural Responsibility
By Devanssh Mehta (M.Pharm., MBA, B.Pharm.) The Origins: When Moving Images Began to Speak to a Nation The Indian film industry did not merely begin as an entertainment venture; it emerged as a civilizational expression. When Dadasaheb Phalke released Raja Harishchandra in 1913, he was not simply producing a motion picture—he was scripting a cultural awakening. India, still under colonial…
