Buda Musique has announced the upcoming release of Nostalgique Bollywood: Chansons Memorables, de Films, D’amour et de Devotion 1939-1959 [Nostalgic Bollywood: Memorable songs from films of love and devotion (1939-1959)]. Release date is August 26, 2022.
The word “Bollywood” is a contraction of the Hindi Bombay, the heart of the Indian movie industry, and California’s Hollywood. The name “Bollywood” appeared in the writings of journalists in the 1970s. However, the Indian film industry made its presence felt long before the huge success of Bollywood.
Several titles in “Nostalgic Bollywood” refer to devotional songs and to the ancestral heritage of the Indian theatrical tradition.
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