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Published: 03 November 2017

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We hear many times that these days too many films are being copied from Hollywood. Others say that they were always copied but we are hearing more because the world is more connected. Well, it is true we were always inspired. Even Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, has freely admitted that he was inspired a foreign film. But, did people know about it? My guess is that educated people who saw foreign films always knew. Here is a sample from an issue of Filmfare (August 8, 1952).

So, are more inspired now? To answer this question, somebody has to produce a list of all the inspired films ever. That has not been done yet.

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Published: 02 November 2017

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Here is an parody song with fake, comic crying that I have not heard in any earlier song. Enjoy!

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Published: 01 November 2017

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Madhubala had problems with the press early in her career (1949-50). It is relatively rare to find interviews by her or anything written by her. I found this write-up by her in which she expresses her thankfulness to people who helped her in times of great difficulty. It si from Filmfare.

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