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

Khanna, Amit

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9353573513 ISBN 13 : 9789353573515

Editeur : HarperCollins India, 2020

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins India
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9353573513
• ISBN 13: 9789353573515
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 952
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers Ireland; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Mayor Street Upper 39/40; Dublin; D01 C9W8; Irlande