Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t2.9

v2.c11.s5.t2.9

development of Indian film, which, then, underwent great difficulties. In the beginning, confined by traditions, actresses were hard to be found, and film directors had to let men play female roles. In the early 1920s, Indian film quickly developed, and yearly production rose from eight to 18. In a decade, a number of film studios and producers appeared. After Phalke, Baburao Patel became one of those with the greatest contribution to Indian film. During this period, silent film was flourishing.