Emergence of Desimovies
The emergence of Desimovies (a term used to describe films from the Indian subcontinent, primarily in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional languages) can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the evolution of cinema in India being shaped by various social, political, and cultural factors. The term "Desi" generally refers to the cultural identity of the South Asian diaspora and people from the Indian subcontinent, often encapsulating films that portray the essence of South Asian culture, stories, and experiences. Here's an overview of the emergence of Desi movies: Early Beginnings: Silent Film Era (1910s-1930s) 1913 : Raja Harishchandra , the first full-length feature film made in India, was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. It was a silent film, based on the legendary Indian king Harishchandra. The first talkie in Indian cinema was Alam Ara (1931), directed by Ardeshir Irani. This was the beginning of a new era, as it introd...