2. Poets and Pancakes by Asokamitran is an important
biographical description of the Gemini Studios in the
early days of the film industry in India. While its
historical significance cannot be denied, Poets and
Pancakes, in spite of its rambling style, also dwells on
various important themes
Theme of the lesson
3. History of Indian cinema
The history of cinema in India extends to the beginning of the film era.
Following the screening of the Lumière and Robert Paul moving pictures
in London in 1896, commercial cinematography became a worldwide
sensation and these films were shown in Bombay (now Mumbai) that same
year.
