THE BIG PICTURE by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, BANGALORE

Explore the fascinating journey of Indian cinema through a unique visual experience. Our visualization unveils the changing popularity of movie genres from 1940 to 2022. By looking at the number of people who watched, we uncover the genres that resonated the most with Indian audiences.

In this visual, each circle tells a tale. Its size shows how many people watched the most popular movie each year. Bigger circles mean more viewers, while smaller ones mean fewer. As you dive in, you'll see the exciting changes in preferences – from timeless favorites to modern hits – and understand the genre trends that have shaped Indian cinema.