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▶️Your Favourite Bollywood movie is? “This was a year rich in ideas, courageous storytelling and unforgettable artistry.” This line from the book stayed with me. It made me pause and reflect on how art has always been the most powerful form of expression. When words fail, art speaks, silently, beautifully, and deeply. Content shapes our perspectives, and even today, reels, series, and films make us feel, think, and connect. If cinema impacts us so strongly now, imagine its influence in 1975, a year that laid the very foundation of modern Bollywood. When I discussed this book with my mom, her eyes lit up. “These are the movies I grew up watching,” she said. “The craze of those days is something your generation will never truly understand. Every film, every song carried meaning.” Her nostalgia perfectly reflects the spirit of Pratik Majumdar’s 1975: The Year That Transformed Bollywood. This wasn’t just a year in cinema; it was an era of unforgettable artistry. Pratik takes readers through thirty landmark films, capturing their essence, narrative brilliance, and cultural impact. From Ramesh Sippy’s epic Sholay, with its iconic dialogues and unforgettable characters, to Gulzar’s lyrical mastery and nuanced storytelling, to Shyam Benegal’s socially conscious and innovative films like Nishant, the book showcases how 1975 became a transformative year. Whether it was comedy (Chupke Chupke), romance (Mili), or socio-political drama (Aandhi), these films pushed boundaries, experimented with new styles, and engaged audiences in ways never seen before. The songs from that era were as timeless as the films themselves. He emphasises that melodies, lyrics, and music were more than entertainment—they reflected culture, sentiment, and the mood of a generation. Listening to these songs today, we feel a connection to the emotions of that time, as though the music has travelled decades to remain eternal. Read the full review on the website. #bookreview #readerviddh #bookish #booklovers #movielover #bollywood #booksonbollywood #bollywoodhistory #oldmovies #oldsongs

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