Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t2.11
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t2.11
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In 1940, Indian film industry ranked No.4 in the world and had a total of 40,000 employees and 1496 cinemas. Themes changed and turned from myth and fantasy to history and reality. For example, *Achhut Kanya* denounces the caste system, *Naya Sansar* and *Karma* express a wish for national independence, while some other films advocate solidarity among religious sects.