The cinematic ties between #Australia and #India have gained momentum since the mid-1990s, but their origins trace back to the 1920s during Indian cinema’s studio era. Two key figures stand out—Marie Ann Evans, famously known as Fearless Nadia, an Australian who became an icon in Indian cinema, and Himansu Rai, a pioneering filmmaker and founder of Bombay Talkies.

In this episode, Dr Vikrant Kishore speaks with Peter Dietze, grandson of the legendary filmmaker and the founder of the Bombay Talkies - Himansu Rai. The discussion focuses on the legacy of Bombay Talkies, the contributions of Rai and Devika Rani, and how their work shaped the evolution of Indian cinema. The discussion also revisits the Bombay Talkies Exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (2017), which brought many of these untold stories to life.

Tune in to uncover the fascinating history of Indian-Australian cinematic connections!

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"Dance in Hindi Cinema" returns with Part 2 of the podcast series hosted by Dr. Vikrant Kishore. This episode takes the listeners to the 1950s, an era where the song-dance sequences. It celebrates the era's cinematic visionaries—Guru Dutt, Mehboob, and Bimal Roy—who integrated music and dance as important narrative elements. As the podcast moves through the decades, audiences will be introduced to the dancing divas and heroes who carried Bollywood's rhythmic torch—from the classical elegance of Vyjayanthimala to the disco dynamism of Mithun Chakraborty.

Join in to discover the choreographic artistry that became the soul of Hindi cinema, echoing through time in the footsteps of its legendary performers.

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Join Dr. Vikrant Kishore on an fascinating journey through the rich history of Dance in Hindi Cinema.

This podcast series delves deep into the vibrant history andcultural significance of Hindi/Bollywood dance. Dr. Kishore brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the series, exploring the evolution of dance in the world-renowned film industry.

Drawing from Dr. Kishore's extensive research, including his book "From Real to Reel: Folk Dances of India inBollywood Cinema" and his documentary works "Dancing to the Tunes of Bollywood – Chapter 1 & 2," audience can look forward to gaining interesting insights into this creative form.

In the premiere episode “Dance in Hindi Cinema – Part 1, the podcast traces the transformation of song-dance sequences in Hindi cinema, examining their integral roles in storytelling and audience engagement.