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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Values in Indian Cinema Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Syllabus for Values in Indian Cinema

Minor · Philosophy · Semester 3 · SY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours

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Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy and Cinema

  • A Overview of Cinema as a Medium for Conveying Philosophical Concepts and Values.
  • B Significance of Cinema for an Enlightened Society
  • C The Era Before and After Cinema
  • Recommended Films
  • 1 The Matrix (1999), Inception (2010), Pyaasa (1957), Ship of Theseus
  • (2012), Udaan (2010), Swades (2004)
  • 2 Rang De Basanti (2006), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Article 15 (2019), Pink (2016), Mulk (2018), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Parasite (2019)
  • Harishchandrachi Factory (2009), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Maya
  • Memsaab (1993), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), The Artist (2011), Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Module 2: Depiction of mythology and values in cinema

  • A Evolution of mythology in Indian cinema. Idealism in Indian cinema and its appeal to common man.
  • B Modern and post-modern features of Hindi cinema. Depiction of Pseudo romance.
  • C Parallel cinema(samantar)-Origination, significance and objective
  • Recommended Films
  • 1 Shree 420 -1955 and its portrayal of Idealism
  • 2 Modern films 1960’s to 1980’s Guide, Anand Sholay Deewar ,Amar Akbar Anthony; Post modern 1990 onwards- Rangeela, Lagaan , Dhobi Ghat, Gangs of Wasseypur

Module 3: Depiction of women in Indian cinema

  • A Historical background and portrayal of women in Indian cinema.
  • B Realistic portrayal of women in Indian cinema-New wave cinema
  • C Women’s image in contemporary cinema.
  • Recommended films
  • 1 Sujata, Seema, Bandit Queen, Mirch Masala
  • 2 Gangubai Kathiawadi, Mardaani, Thappad, Mary Kom, Queen

Module 4: Depiction of Ethical issues in Film

  • A Concept of Euthanasia
  • B Concept of Surrogacy
  • C Doctor-Patient Relationship
  • Recommended films
  • 1 Guzaarish (2010), Sukhant, Million Dollar Baby (2004), The Sea Inside (2004)
  • 2 Kahaani 2 (2016), Besharam (2013), Vicky Donor" (2012), The Surrogacy" (2020)
  • Indian Documentary
  • 3 Anand (1971), Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003), Paa (2009), Black (2005), The Doctor" (1991)

Reference Books

  • 1 Singer, I. (2008). Cinema and philosophy: Reflections on film. The MIT Press.
  • 2 Jayamanne, L. (2001). Cinema of interruptions: Action genres in contemporary Indian cinema. British Film Institute.
  • 3 Sen, S. (2017). Philosophy of Indian cinema. Routledge.
  • 4 Raghavendra, M. K. (2014). The politics of Hindi cinema in the new millennium. Oxford University Press.
  • 5 Roy, A. G., & Huat, C. B. (Eds.). (2012). Bollywood and globalization: Indian popular cinema, nation, and diaspora. Anthem Press.
  • 6 Jain, M. (2009). Narratives of Indian cinema. Primus Books.
  • 7 Suber, H. (2006). The power of film. Michael Wiese Productions.
  • 8 Burton, J. (Ed.). (1990). Cinema and social change in Latin America: Conversations with filmmakers. University of Texas Press.
  • 9 Apkon, S. (2013). The age of the image: Redefining literacy in a world of screens. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
  • 10 Bean, J. M. (2014). Silent cinema and the politics of space. Indiana University Press.
  • 11 Rajadhyaksha, A. (2016). Indian cinema: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press.
  • 12 Vijayakar, R. (2010). The history of Indian film music. HarperCollins India.
  • 13 Ganti, T. (Ed.). (2013). The Oxford handbook of Indian cinema. Oxford University Press.
  • 14 Mohamed, K. (2001). Shyam Benegal’s cinema. Journal of Indian Cinema Studies, 5(2), 45-60.
  • 15 Mishra, V. (2006). Mythology in Indian cinema. In P. Hogan & L. Pandit (Eds.), The Cambridge companion to modern Indian culture (pp. xx-xx). Cambridge University Press
  • 16 Jain, J. (2005). Women in Indian cinema. Rawat Publications.
  • 17 Rajadhyaksha, A. (2016). Indian cinema: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press.
  • 18 Gadihoke, S. (2002). The portrayal of women in Indian cinema. Economic and Political Weekly, 37(42), 4235-4241.
  • 19 Ghosh, S. (2010). Feminism and Indian cinema. In S. Banaji (Ed.), South Asian media cultures: Audiences, representations, contexts (pp. xx-xx). Anthem Press.
  • 20 Ghosh, S. K. (2015). Ethics in medicine. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
  • 21 Tiwari, R. M. (2012). Indian medical ethics. Sage Publications.
  • 22 Shrestha, S. (2018). The doctor-patient relationship: A guide for healthcare professionals in India. Springer.
  • 23 Tingle, J. (2005). The healing relationship: A practical guide to the ethics of healthcare. Routledge.
  • 24 Payne, M. (2010). The doctor-patient relationship: Challenges, opportunities and the future. Oxford University Press.
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