Since cinema possesses this huge opinion-building capacity, it becomes a vital instrument for various social and political organizations and institutions to further and promulgate their agenda. The Indian film industries are no exception to this case. Right from the days of freedom struggle to the present, several Indian filmmakers have contributed to the creation of India as a nation. This contribution to nation/opinion building by the Indian cinema community is not acknowledged and perceived in an absolute sense. This collection of essays is not only a tribute to the filmmakers but also a...