This compendium of 17 papers attempts to examine the resonating influence of literature on Hindi cinema. Analyzing the influence of literature across cultures and timeframes, it shows the manner in which literary writings have moulded cinematic trends. Taking a close look at adaptations in contemporary Hindi cinema, it discusses at length the adaptations of literary writings of Mahashweta Devi, Mirza Hadi Ruswa, Gustav Flaubert, Jane Austen, Sarat Chandra ...
