Cinema India: The 'formula' film

The formula (or 'masala') film, refers to the key ingredients that go into the making of a film: music, archetypal characters and star actors.

  • Poster for 'Naseeb'



    Featuring Amitabh Bachchan
    Produced and directed by Manmohan Desai for MKD Films & Aasia Corporation
    Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal; Lyrics by Anand Bakshi
    Bombay, 1981
    Museum no. IS.101-1986

  • Poster for 'Kabhi Kabhie'



    Featuring Amitabh Bachchan
    Directed by Yash Chopra
    Written by Sara Sahadi
    Music by Khayyam; Lyrics by Sahir
    Bombay, 1976
    Museum no. IS.105-1988

  • Cinema lobby card poster for 'Amar Akbar Anthony'



    Featuring Amitabh Bachchan
    Bombay, 1977
    Museum no. IS.245-1992

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