Indian English Fiction and Bollywood Films

This book is about fiction film interface, where these forms meet and present a beautiful piece of art. Fiction epitomizes life and motion pictures hold a mirror to the society, especially in India. With the help of the two mediums, we can study about Indian society related to the lives of people. This will enrich the knowledge of Indian people about their history, culture and contemporary problems. Further, this can help them to use the experiences and facts to improve their own life in the present. Every sub-genre of fiction and cinema addresses the particular readers and viewers of a particular society with its inherent cultural and social values. The study of such novels and films can, therefore take us deep into the environment in which they were created, facilitating the understanding of social, cultural and psychological conditions of people. Fiction and film are two different styles of story-telling, which represent the social realities. For both the mediums themes are as important as their communication. Through fiction it is easy to express the depth and psychological state of a character, whereas in films, considering the entertainment quotient and time frame, it is difficult to portray the depth of a character with the help of visuals and expressions as effectively as in fiction. Moreover, fiction is elitist in its orientation whereas films being part of popular culture are meant for mass consumption.