Mumbai, May 20 -- Indian cinema, fondly known as Bollywood, has always been more than just entertainment-it's been a mirror to society, a trendsetter, and a cultural unifier. From the mythological silence of Raja Harishchandra (1913) to the soulful melodies of Alam Ara (1931), and the socially charged masterpieces like Mother India (1957) and Pyaasa (1957), Indian films have reflected evolving values, dreams, and conflicts.

As stars like Raj Kapoor, Meena Kumari, and Dilip Kumar rose to prominence, cinema slowly transformed into a larger-than-life experience.

The Arrival of a Game-Changer: Mughal-e-Azam

But in 1960, Indian cinema witnessed a revolution-Mughal-e-Azam.

Directed by the visionary K. Asif, Mughal-e-Azam was not just a film...