Assignment on Cinema

Name :- Rajdip.P.Gohel

Roll. No:- 27

Paper No:- 15- Mass Communication

Class:- M.A Sem-4

Topic:- Cinema and it’s impact on youth

Enrolment No:- 2069108420190017

College:- Smt.S.B.Gardi Department Of English

Email Id:- Grajdip5@gmail.com

Submitted:- Department Of English M.K.University, Bhavnagar

“Of all the terms used by critics to characterise mainstream Indian cinema, realism defined in the negative or as a systematic absence has undoubtedly had the most currency. Conversely, the achievement of realism in a film becomes a mark of value, a sign of sincerity, the truthfulness on the part of filmmaker of "authenticity" of the       martial presented. "        (S. Chakravarty 1993 : 80) 

Cinema is a reflection of society, both present as well as past. Cinema is a good vehicle for culture, education, modern social structures etc. It is said that, the prior or main function of cinema is to delight the audience or to entertain. But cinema is part of literature. Cinema is not just for entertainment but cinema represents our society.

What kind of movie can be considered a good cinema. A good movie is one that shows the truth. The movie sometimes shows a very different society, which is better than our society, or even better for the society. But our society does not accept that. We must ask the question that why the society does not accept this new world or society. There are many systems in India that need to be changed and movie does that. But we are not ready to accept it. It is reachable to every part of society such as rural societies, metro cities, towns etc. Movies have power as well as number of audience. So, it is not difficult to spread social awareness such as education, political issues, class systems, caste system, human rights etc. Films are viewed as constituting interconnected projects dealing with the lives of the rural poor and also the exploited and oppressed number of this segment of Indian society. In cinema, there were three types of cinema.

1. Documentary films – tend to focus on life and reality as it is, without giving wrong information. For example, The documentary of India

2. Commercial films – main aim to providing entertainment to the people. For example, Sholay film 

3. Parallel films – more realistic and relevant to the needs of people and society. For example, Article 15. People also do film criticism or film reviews. When you watch movies, you might find something which is true or relevant to your own society. After watching, you may give your own points

The birth of film industry in India

If we talk about Indian film industry than the pioneers of the industry were foreigners, The French Cinematographers came to India after proved their cinematic skills in Paris. The screening of the films place on 7th July 1896 at the Watson Hotel in Mumbai and the price of the ticket was Rs.1/-.  In 1896 the Lumiere brothers screened cinematography consisting of six short films Entry of Cinematograph, The sea Bath, Arrival of a Train, A demolition , Ladies and Soldiers on Wheels and Leaving the Factory in Bombay.  Two short films made by save dada in 1897, Indian’s first length silent film made in 1913 by the father of Indian cinema dada Saheb Phalke. 

India’s first talking film was Alam Ara made by Ardeshir Irani in 1931. Prahlada (Telugu) film and Kalidas (Tamil) film both are the first south Indian film released in 1931. Jumai Shasthi  the first Bengoli talking film. Now, Indian people are crazy for talkies and it’s very popular in Indian. The first time use  of sound technology in Indra and Devi Deviyani  in 1930.

Nowadays cinema had great impact on youth, that can be both side negative as well as positive. That impact can be easily observed on elder as well as children. It cannot be said that all the films are corrupting youth. There are films like “BAGHBAN” which was a family film and made us learn a lot .The current films are more of action, thriller, romance, robbery etc. The youth tries to imitate each and everything which is in the films and this reflects in their dressing style, their driving, their way of talking etc. The people start imagining themselves in the story lines of those films. Girls and boys, especially in the age of 15-21, are the easiest preys. The dialogues, the dressing style of the actor becomes the latest trend for the youngsters. They try to imitate what all goes in films and without understanding that some part of it might leave a negative impression on them. Knowingly or unknowingly the films molds the youth of today in one way or the other and effect of cinema on youth can be seen widely. Even the youngsters in rural areas are so much affected by the movies, that they place the heroes of the film in a very integrated part of their minds. They try to change their lifestyle according to the films, starting from hairstyle, clothes, dialogues and so on. (POORVA).

Pros of Cinema:

1. Informative: Some cinemas are informative. Teaching the meaning and importance of life and living for the best that there is to every life on earth.

2. Entertainment: It is undoubtedly one of the most popular means of entertainment and youth are aware that it is the reel life and not the real life.

3. Awareness: Many movies are made to promote social awareness that were not very successful with other means.

4. Open-mindedness: Youth has to be open-minded. We cannot expect them to not know the dark side of life. We must allow them to know and understand what is good and what is not.

5. Meaningful: Some cinemas can be life changing experiences that can help a depressed person understand that suicide is not the answer.

6. Motivational: Cinemas like 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' or 'Mary Com' motivated a lot of young children to take up physical fitness seriously. It is the type of movies you watch that shape your mindset.

Cons of Cinema:

1. Violence: More popular in movies of the South but Bollywood too keep up with the pace of showing bloodbath and brutal killing as if it is a normal thing to do.

2. Lust: With no sex education to understand what is right and what is not, exposing to extra scenes of nudity and lust can be misleading.

3. Waste of time: Some youth are so addicted to movies that they do not miss even the lowliest rated ones.

4. Waste of money: Peer pressure takes over and even when they cannot afford it, youth manager to waste money on movie trips.

Some facts about Effect of Cinema on Indian Youth:

It is estimated that about 14 million Indians go to the cinema every day, which equates to 1.4% of the entire population. They pay around a day's wage to watch a Bollywood film.

Bollywood produces around 1000 films every year which is almost double the output of Hollywood. This shows how much we prefer cinemas.

Indian youth are affected by cinemas the most as they copy dressing style, hairdo as well as personal habits of their favourite actors.

About 50% of the cinemagoers, mostly youth, are affected by what they watch in movies as compared to what they see in real lives.

Every year, accidents and incidents take lives when youth try copying stunts shown in movies without any professional supervision or training.

Violence in cinemas has adverse effect on youth who might either take it for an adrenaline rush or are disturbed by it.

Most cinemas that are meant to be watched with parental supervision are viewed by youth alone, leading to adverse effects on psychology.

Movies have contributed to controversies that have led to mob violence and communal tension in many regions.

Movies With A Message

Films are not just for entertainment because there are a lot of movies which have a message in them. Some movies are based on social evils, these movies not only depict social problems but make people aware of painful experiences.

So watching a movie is not a problem, we just need to limit ourselves regarding what we are watching and how much time we are spending on watching movies. And we should also make sure that movies do not influence us in a negative way that we forget our own values.

Movies like Article 15, Super 30, this movies are show us the reality of India that what happening. What are the issues we have to show the people by some video or by the movies.

Conclusion:

The effect of cinema we see in both side positive as well as negative. Now it’s depend upon peoples mind set that what they want to follow. Some movies like Article 15, and Super 30, are provides the reality and that we have to believe and think about that situations, other side Dhoom, this movie based on larceny, so youth can learn all the things from movies so in their mind this movies are effect negative way.

Works Cited

POORVA, GUPTA. The Effect Of Cinema On Youth. 27 01 2020. Web. 04 03 2020.