Introduction

Due to public demand, Universal Records have re-released this stunning 3 CD box set entitled 'The Music of Bollywood'. The original "limited edition" released in February 2003 was a phenomenal success, selling out in less than 3 weeks.

Bollywood's success and popularity is greater than ever. Although there has been in Indian film industry since the late 19th century, Bollywood was really born with the advent of sound. The first Indian "talkie", 'Alam Ara', directed by Ardershir Irani, was released in March 1931 at the Majestic Cinema in Bombay. It caused a storm, as along with the film's popular Hindustani dialogue, it included seven songs which were a massive hit with the audience. This set an immediate trend with other film makers. Films songs in India became a phenomenon pushing soundtracks regularly to the top of the charts.

This trend has continued with music and song being an intrinsic part of almost all Bollywood movies, regardless of the film's genre. Universal has been involved with Bollywood for many years and acquired its first soundtrack in 1971.

This CD box set brings together over 3½ hours of music, all digitally re-mastered and packages in a beautiful full-colour digibook with a 16-page booklet containing notes and original album artwork.

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