The journey began with , who directed India's first full-length silent feature, Raja Harishchandra , in 1913. Since then, the industry has transitioned through several distinct eras:
This era introduced the quintessentially Bollywood "masala" genre—a blend of action, comedy, romance, and melodrama. Iconic stars like Amitabh Bachchan personified the "angry young man," reflecting the urban discontent of the time.
Following independence, legends like Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt used cinema to explore social realism, national pride, and the struggles of a newly divided nation.

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The journey began with , who directed India's first full-length silent feature, Raja Harishchandra , in 1913. Since then, the industry has transitioned through several distinct eras:
This era introduced the quintessentially Bollywood "masala" genre—a blend of action, comedy, romance, and melodrama. Iconic stars like Amitabh Bachchan personified the "angry young man," reflecting the urban discontent of the time. The journey began with , who directed India's
Following independence, legends like Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt used cinema to explore social realism, national pride, and the struggles of a newly divided nation. The journey began with

