Bollywood Film and Music

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to Bollywood film and music concepts discussed in the lecture.

Swadeshi

Local production aimed at combating colonial power.

Censorship Board

A formal body established to regulate film content.

Devadasis

Women associated with temples in India, often linked with issues of female sexuality.

Playback Singing

A method where pre-recorded music is dubbed over film, with actors lip-syncing.

Song Picturization

The process where actors perform along to pre-recorded songs.

Voice Casting

Matching the singer's voice to that of the actor's persona.

Lata Mangeshkar

An iconic playback singer known for her pure and innocent voice, she voiced over 2000 films.

Evergreen Songs

Timeless film songs that emphasize melody and have roots in Urdu poetic traditions.

Remixes

Reinterpretations of songs, often designed to cater to demand and update musical styles.

Remix Aesthetics

Techniques used to turn existing songs into dance music with enhanced bass and drums.

Critics of Remixes

Those who argue that remixes debase musical heritage and claim that they are unoriginal.

Defenders of Remixes

Those who believe remixing is a creative evolution that exposes younger audiences to musical history.

Narrative Function of Song in Film

How songs in Indian cinema are integrated into the storyline, often to advance plot, express character emotions, or provide commentary.

Musical Legacy of Indian Cinema

The rich tradition of film music, celebrated for its unique blend of classical, folk, and modern influences, and its enduring popularity.