{"id":130938,"date":"2023-05-04T15:03:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=130938"},"modified":"2023-05-07T10:08:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T09:08:24","slug":"india-in-bloom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=130938","title":{"rendered":"India In Bloom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are busts of vibrant shades of colour everywhere, Beautiful and bright fabrics flowing in the wind and the smell of rich spices in the air. Walking through the streets of any vibrant city in India, you will most likely see buildings; each painted differently and people wearing clothing with the most unique embroidery, patterns, and in every colour. As well as the markets, or bazaars, filled with multicoloured textiles, shoes, jewellery, and even spices in every vivid hue. Interestingly, in this multi-layered culture, colours hold meaning and symbolism that are expressed throughout every aspect of Indian life. Find out more in India In Bloom.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film, music, architecture, festivals, fashion and food are full of luscious life and vibrant colour. A beloved aspect of Indian culture that has used colours and vibrancy in its creation is the film industry known as Bollywood. It was created in 1932 by Dadasaheb Phalke and has become the largest global film industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bollywood film in a cinema, Image by Tumisu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 1000 films are released every year in several languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu. Although Bollywood was an industry, the Bombay Film Business, over time it evolved and turned into its genre. Often, songs, dance, and beautiful, lavish costumes are associated with Bollywood movies. And although Bollywood has grown and changed over time, there is still a glamorous aspect to them that bring colour and life to their storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at the movie Mughal-E-Azam, released on August 5, 1960, that broke box office records in India, quickly becoming the highest-grossing Indian film for the next 15 years as well as winning several film awards. The movie is filled with dazzling costumes made of bright colours and decorative jewels and embellishments. As well as alluring scenes with singing and large dance productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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