About the Book: Childrens Cinema and Children in Cinema
The first Indian cinema to be awarded in childrens category was Khela Ghar
(1954). The Childrens Film Society of India was founded in 1955. Yet, until now,
there hasnt been a single book that dives deeply into this unexplored dimension
of the Indian cinema holistically. This book is the first attempt of a national
award-winning film critic to plug this gap. From the pioneering Indian films for
children to films that have featured memorable child characters, the book brings
them to life with its lucid and accessible language. It also expands on the
lives of child