“…The literature exploring Hindi cinema can be broadly grouped into three major strands: first, tracking its chronological progression vis-à-vis the emergence of the nation-state (Rajadhyaksha and Willemen 1999;Ganti 2004;Desai 2007;Bose 2007); second, its reflection of the socio-cultural image of the Hindustan (Dudrah 2006;Dissanayake and Moti Gokulsing 1996;Nandi 1998;Virdi 2003;Pauwels 2007;Mishra 2002); third, its form and style and its comparison with Hollywood (Thomas 1985;Dwyer and Patel 2002). These strands have been approached by focusing on historical progress, mythological influence, major stars (Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachhan, Shahrukh Khan, Madhubala), 2 popular movies (Sholay, Awara, Mother India, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), 3 audience behaviour pattern, legal framework, cultural traits (romance, song, melodrama), global reach, and so on.…”